Ricotta Budino
This delicious, melt-in-your-mouth Italian budino combines the creamy sweetness of ricotta with delicate notes of lemon and cinnamon. Perfect for impressing your guests, this rich and flavorful dessert can be served warm or cold depending on your preference.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 17.5 oz ricotta cheese
- 4 eggs (separated)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Grated zest of 2 lemons
- 5 tablespoons dark rum
- Confectioners' sugar for dusting
- Butter and flour for the pan
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- 1
Mash the ricotta and mix well with the egg yolks. Incorporate the flour, sugar, cinnamon, grated lemon zest, and rum. Mix well. You may use a food processor.
- 2
Beat the egg whites until they are stiff and foamy.
- 3
Gently fold the egg whites into the ricotta mixture, lifting rather than stirring.
- 4
Pour into a 10-inch cake pan that has been previously buttered and floured.
- 5
Bake at 355°F (320°F for convection) for about 40 minutes, until the budino is firm.
- 6
Serve warm or cold, generously dusted with confectioners' sugar.
💡 Chef's Tip
Tip: You can replace the rum with fresh lemon juice for an alcohol-free version. Ensure the egg whites are completely stiff and fold them in gently to achieve a light and airy texture.
