COOK'S CORNER CHEESE FOR DESSERT? YOU BET - IT'S A LOT OF RICOTTA.Byline: NATALIE HAUGHTON When Angela Turiace requested recipes for Ricotta ri·cot·ta n. 1. A soft Italian cheese that resembles cottage cheese. 2. A similar soft cheese made in the United States. Cake or Pie, we were inundated in·un·date tr.v. in·un·dat·ed, in·un·dat·ing, in·un·dates 1. To cover with water, especially floodwaters. 2. with numerous variations on both themes. Good job, readers! We're including a sampling of some of the different cake recipes today and will feature the pies in a future column. Several readers sent along versions of the first recipe with cake mix with varying amounts of sugar and eggs. As the recipe bakes, the ricotta mixture sinks to the bottom, forming a creamy layer The creamy layer is a term used in Indian politics to refer to the wealthiest and best educated members of the Other Backward Castes (OBCs). The term was introduced by the Sattanathan Commission in 1971, who directed that the "creamy layer" should be excluded from the reservations with a dense texture and rich flavor. This contrasts with the light lemon butter Noun 1. lemon butter - clarified butter browned slowly and seasoned with lemon juice and parsley Meuniere butter butter - an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use cake that rises above. The cake is dusted with powdered sugar and cut into squares for serving. Serve with sliced fresh fruits or berries, if desired. The other recipes offer lots of variety - even a cake roll - so pick and choose the ones that you find appealing. Thanks to all who shared recipes! ALOTTA RICOTTA CAKE (Shared by Carolyn Rothberg, Tarzana) 1 (18 1/4-ounce) package lemon cake mix with pudding added 2 pounds ricotta cheese Ricotta (pronounced /riˈkɔtːa/ in Italian) is an Italian whey cheese, meaning a product made from whey—a by-product of milk cheese making—rather than whole milk. Other whey cheeses include Gjetost. 3/4 cup granulated sugar Noun 1. granulated sugar - sugar in the form of small grains powdered sugar - sugar granulated into a fine powder refined sugar, sugar - a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative granulated sugar 3 eggs Powdered sugar for garnish Grease and flour a 13x9-inch baking pan. Prepare cake mix according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. package directions. Turn batter into prepared pan. Place ricotta cheese, granulated sugar and eggs in a food processor fitted with metal blade; process until well combined. Spoon ricotta mixture over cake batter. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven 60 to 65 minutes. Cake should spring back when lightly pressed. Cool. Just before serving, dust with powdered sugar. Place sugar in a small sieve and gently shake over cake. Cut into squares or small rectangles and arrange on serving plate. Makes 12 to 16 servings. RICOTTA CAKE (Shared by Ruth Nebron, Valley Glen) 1 (10-ounce) frozen pound cake, thawed 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur liqueur (lĭkûr`), strong alcoholic beverage made of almost neutral spirits, flavored with herb mixtures, fruits, or other materials, and usually sweetened. The name derives from the Latin word to melt. 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons chopped maraschino cherries 1/4 cup rum 1 (6-ounce) package semisweet sem·i·sweet adj. Having a small amount of sweetening: semisweet chocolate. Adj. 1. semisweet - having a taste that is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness bittersweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup double-strength coffee 1/2 cup chilled butter, cut in bits Cut pound cake horizontally into 4 equal pieces. Mix ricotta, liqueur and powdered sugar. Add chopped cherries. Place first cake layer on platter; sprinkle with rum, spread with 1/3 of ricotta filling. Repeat layering of cake, rum and ricotta; ending with cake layer. Press down gently to compact. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate re·frig·er·ate tr.v. re·frig·er·at·ed, re·frig·er·at·ing, re·frig·er·ates 1. To cool or chill (a substance). 2. To preserve (food) by chilling. overnight. Melt chocolate chips in double boiler, stir in coffee. Remove from heat and beat in butter, one piece at a time, beating after each until melted and smooth. Chill until of spreading consistency. Set aside 1/3 cup frosting frosting the slight graying of the haircoat around the face, particularly muzzle, in dogs with aging and as a regular feature of some breeds such as the Belgian shepherd dog. . Use remaining to frost sides and top of cake. Using a pastry bag and tube, pipe reserved 1/3 cup frosting in a border on top of cake. Loosely wrap cake and refrigerate several hours. Let stand at room temperature 1/2 hour before serving. Makes 12 servings. From CDKitchen.com. ITALIAN LOVE CAKE (Shared by Mary Lee Craft, Valley Glen) 1 (18.25-ounce) package chocolate cake mix 2 (1-pound) containers ricotta cheese 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 eggs 1 (4-serving size) package INSTANT chocolate pudding and pie filling mix 1 cup milk 1 (12-ounce) container frozen nondairy non·dair·y adj. Containing no milk or dairy products: nondairy coffee creamer. whipped topping, thawed Prepare cake mix as directed on package. Pour batter into a 9x13x2-inch greased baking dish. Set aside. Combine ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla and eggs. Blend well. Spread mixture evenly over top of cake batter. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven 75 minutes if using a glass baking dish; 90 minute if using a metal pan. Blend pudding mix and milk until thickened thick·en tr. & intr.v. thick·ened, thick·en·ing, thick·ens 1. To make or become thick or thicker: Thicken the sauce with cornstarch. The crowd thickened near the doorway. 2. . Blend in whipped topping. Spread over cooled cake. Makes 1 (9x13-inch) cake. From allrecipes.com. CAKE ROLL CAPRI (Shared by Pat Rosenthal, West Hills) 4 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup pancake mix 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring Powdered sugar Filling Combine eggs and salt; beat until thick and lemon-colored. Add pancake mix and granulated sugar, a little at a time, beating after each addition until smooth. Grease a 10x13x1-inch jelly roll pan. Line with waxed paper, grease again. Spread batter evenly in pan. Bake in preheated 400-degree oven 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle dry towel generously with powdered sugar. As soon as cake is done, loosen edges and turn out on towel. Peel waxed paper carefully from cake. Roll up quickly in towel. Let stand 20 minutes. Unroll. Spread evenly with Filling. Reroll and sprinkle top with powdered sugar. FILLING: Combine 1 pound ricotta cheese and 1/2 cup sugar. Grate 2 squares unsweetened chocolate. Add to ricotta mixture along with a few drops of almond extract. Beat until smooth and then use to fill cake. RICOTTA CAKE (Shared by Anna Labriola Dell, Winnetka) 2 pounds whole milk ricotta 3/4 cup granulated sugar 6 ounces candied can·died adj. Permeated, covered, encrusted, or cooked with sugar: candied sweet potatoes. candied Adjective coated with or cooked in sugar: citron citron (sĭt`rən), name for a tree (Citrus medica) of the family Rutaceae (orange family), and for its fruit, the earliest of the citrus fruits to be introduced to Europe from Asia. , finely diced Grated peel of 2 lemons 1 cup golden raisins, soaked in Marsala OR rum 20 minutes, drained, patted dry and diced 6 large egg yolks, lightly beaten 3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 4 large egg whites, beaten with 1/4 cup granulated sugar until stiff peaks form Powdered sugar for garnish Butter and flour a 10-inch springform pan, shaking out any excess flour. Put ricotta and granulated sugar in a large bowl or in bowl of an electric mixer or food processor and mix until sugar is incorporated and ricotta is smooth. Combine candied citron, lemon peel and raisins with egg yolks. Fold in flour and mix until smooth. Fold in egg whites thoroughly and pour mixture into prepared pan. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven 40 to 45 minutes or until top is golden brown and a thin knife inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool to room temperature, remove from pan and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes 1 (10-inch) cake; 10 to 12 servings. TORTA DE RISO RISO Regional Individual Standing Offer RISO Range Instrumentation Systems Office (Shared by J. Herbert, Northridge) 2 1/4 cups milk Water Strips of peel from 1/2 orange Strips of peel from 1/2 lemon 2/3 cup uncooked Arborio rice Unsalted butter and plain dry bread crumbs for baking dish 1 1/3 cups fresh ricotta cheese (about 10 1/2 ounces) 3 large whole eggs, lightly beaten 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream Noun 1. heavy whipping cream - cream with a fat content of 48% or more double creme cream - the part of milk containing the butterfat 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons Sambuca sam·bu·ca 1 n. An ancient triangular stringed instrument. [Greek samb  k 2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda baking soda: see sodium bicarbonate. 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla Powered sugar In a medium heavy saucepan, combine milk with 1 2/3 cups water and strips of orange and lemon peel. Bring to a boil over moderate heat. Stir in rice and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 30 minutes. Let cool and remove citrus peels. Meanwhile, generously butter a 12x8-inch glass baking dish and coat with bread crumbs. In a medium bowl, gently whisk together all remaining ingredients except powdered sugar. Stir in cooled rice mixture and transfer to prepared baking dish, spread evenly. Bake in preheated 375-degree oven 45 minutes or until golden brown and set. Let cool 1 hour. Dust cake lightly with powdered sugar and serve warm, at room temperature or chilled, cut into squares. Makes 8 servings. Can you help If you have recipes that can help this reader, please send them along to us at the address below to share in a future column. --Help! As a working mom I use my crockery cooker every week. Does anyone have some good everyday slow cooker recipes to share that do not use a a lot of ingredients? I would appreciate it. - Sue Dietel La Canada |
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