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Cassata Siciliana

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Cassata Siciliana is a traditional Sicilian dessert made with creamy ricotta cheese, sponge cake, candied fruit, and dark chocolate chips. This no-bake cake is chilled and beautifully molded for a festive and elegant treat ideal for special occasions.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 250 g sponge cake, sliced into thin layers
  • 500 g whole milk ricotta cheese, well drained
  • 150 g powdered sugar
  • 150 g mixed candied fruit, finely chopped
  • 80 g dark chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

Instructions

  1. Place the ricotta in a large bowl and mix until smooth. Pass through a fine sieve for extra creaminess if desired.
  2. Add powdered sugar and mix until fully combined.
  3. Stir in chopped candied fruit, chocolate chips, and orange zest. Mix gently.
  4. Line a 20 cm round cake mold or bowl with plastic wrap, leaving overhang.
  5. Line the bottom and sides with sponge cake slices, pressing gently to fit snugly.
  6. Fill with ricotta mixture and smooth the top.
  7. Cover with another layer of sponge cake slices.
  8. Fold over the plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  9. Once set, invert the cake onto a serving plate and remove plastic wrap.
  10. Decorate with extra candied fruit or a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Use whole milk ricotta for best texture.
  • Pass ricotta through a sieve for a smoother filling.
  • For extra moisture, lightly brush sponge with orange juice.
  • Can be frozen up to 1 month; thaw in refrigerator overnight.

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Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/cassata-siciliana/