No-Bake Raspberry and Ricotta Dessert

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

1. Cook the raspberries: Put 250g of frozen raspberries in a pan. Add 80g of sugar and 30g of cornstarch. Mix well.
2. Thicken the filling: Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.

Step 2: Assemble the Base

3. Prepare the orange juice: Squeeze the juice from 1 orange.
4. Arrange the biscuits: Place the savoiardi biscuits neatly next to each other in a baking dish. Brush them with the orange juice.
5. 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

6. Mix the ricotta and sugar: In a bowl, mix 150g of ricotta cheese with 50g of powdered sugar until well combined.
7. Whip the cream: Add 150ml of whipping cream to the ricotta mixture. Whip until the mixture is fluffy.
8. Add cocoa: Pour in 15g of cocoa and mix well to create a fluffy cream.

Step 4: Assemble the Dessert

9. Spread the cream: Apply and spread the ricotta cream mixture evenly over the top layer of savoiardi biscuits.
10. Decorate: Sprinkle grated milk chocolate over the top for decoration.

Step 5: Chill and Serve

11. Chill: Place the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.
12. 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!