No-Bake Raspberry and Ricotta Dessert
Ingredients
Raspberry Filling:
- 250g frozen raspberries (1 1/2 cups)
- 80g sugar (1/3 cup)
- 30g cornstarch (1/4 cup)
Other:
- Juice of 1 orange
- Savoiardi biscuits (as needed)
Cream:
- 150g ricotta cheese (2/3 cup)
- 50g powdered sugar (1/4 cup)
- 150ml whipping cream (2/3 cup)
- 15g cocoa (2 tbsp)
For Decorating and Sprinkling:
- Grated milk chocolate (to taste)
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 8 slices)
- Number of Servings: 8
- Calories: 250
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 50mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 30g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 22g
- Protein: 4g
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Raspberry Filling
- Cook the raspberries: Put 250g of frozen raspberries in a pan. Add 80g of sugar and 30g of cornstarch. Mix well.
- Thicken the filling: Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.
Step 2: Assemble the Base
- Prepare the orange juice: Squeeze the juice from 1 orange.
- Arrange the biscuits: Place the savoiardi biscuits neatly next to each other in a baking dish. Brush them with the orange juice.
- Add the raspberry filling: Spread the raspberry filling over the biscuits. Add another layer of savoiardi biscuits on top, brushing them with orange juice as well.
Step 3: Prepare the Cream
- Mix the ricotta and sugar: In a bowl, mix 150g of ricotta cheese with 50g of powdered sugar until well combined.
- Whip the cream: Add 150ml of whipping cream to the ricotta mixture. Whip until the mixture is fluffy.
- Add cocoa: Pour in 15g of cocoa and mix well to create a fluffy cream.
Step 4: Assemble the Dessert
- Spread the cream: Apply and spread the ricotta cream mixture evenly over the top layer of savoiardi biscuits.
- Decorate: Sprinkle grated milk chocolate over the top for decoration.
Step 5: Chill and Serve
- Chill: Place the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.
- Serve: Serve the no-bake raspberry and ricotta dessert with love, great taste, and enthusiasm.
Tips for Success
- Use fresh ingredients: Ensure your ricotta cheese and whipping cream are fresh for the best taste and texture.
- Properly soak the biscuits: Make sure the savoiardi biscuits are well-soaked in orange juice to prevent dryness.
- Chill thoroughly: Allow the dessert to chill completely in the refrigerator to achieve the perfect texture.
Conclusion
This No-Bake Raspberry and Ricotta Dessert is a wonderfully refreshing and easy-to-make dessert that is sure to impress. With its combination of tart raspberries, creamy ricotta, and crunchy biscuits, it’s a perfect treat for any time of the year. Enjoy making and sharing this delightful dessert!