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May 2022

How to Make the REAL SICILIAN RICOTTA CREAM (For Cassata or Cannoli)

Ricotta cream is super yummy. It is generally used to fill various types of desserts including the famous Sicilian cannoli or Sicilian cassata. Today we offer the original recipe used by the best Sicilian pastry shops, let’s see together how to prepare it :     Prep. Time: 1 day Storage Times: in the refrigerator …

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How to Make ITALIAN BASIL LIQUEUR: A SPECIAL HANDMADE DIGESTIVE

Basil liqueur is a homemade alcoholic preparation that is usually served as a bitter to enjoy after lunch, with a digestive effect.     MAKES: 2.5 cups INGREDIENTS: 2.5 cups vodka 50 basil leaves (organic is preferable) 1/2 cup sugar   METHOD Pour vodka into a sealable, sterilized jar, and set aside. Use a jar with a seal that doesn’t …

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CIALDONI: SICILIAN RICOTTA BAKED SWEETS

Cialdoni or Ciarduna are baked sweets from western Sicily similar to cannoli. They are distinguished from the latter by their firm pastry-like rind, which, once baked, is entirely coated with almond granules.       Makes: 3 to 4 dozen INGREDIENTS: 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg 4 tablespoons  lard, cut into bits …

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NONNA’S ITALIAN LEMON & RICOTTA SQUARES

Ricotta and lemon squares, a very easy recipe for a very soft and fragrant dessert.   All the creaminess of ricotta cheese flavored with lemon for delicious treats, perfect even for children.   They really are prepared in minutes and immediately in the oven!   [mv_create key=”10″ thumbnail=”https://eatalianrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Quadrotti-main-2.jpg” title=”Lemon & Ricotta Squares” type=”recipe”]     …

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AFFOGATO AL CAFFE’: FOR A DELICIOUS ITALIAN MEAL END

This is a typical Italian end to a meal. It’s a mix of strong coffee and delicious ‘gelato.’ Don’t worry, it helps the digestion. So easy and so tasty!     INGREDIENTS: 2 scoops of gelato (ice cream) 1 cup of unsweetened espresso whipped cream bitter cocoa powder to taste chocolate chips to taste   …

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How to Make CREAMY PARADISE SPONGE CAKE (TORTA KINDER PARADISO)

The Kinder Paradise cake is a timeless dessert, loved by young and old and perfect for a thousand occasions.   Let’s prepare it together!         YIELD: Serves 6 to 8 INGREDIENTS: 1 1/8 cup icing sugar 1 cup plain flour 1  cup corn flour ¼ cup  butter at room temperature 5  egg …

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