Limoncello And Ricotta Cake
- FOR THE RICOTTA FILLING:
- 32 ounces, weight Ricotta Cheese
- 1-1/2 cup Confectioners Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest
- 1 Tablespoon Limoncello
- FOR THE LADY FINGERS:
- 2 cups Water
- 2 cups Limoncello
- 1-1/2 pound Lady Fingers
- 4 cups Lemon Curd (store Bought Is Fine)
- FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM TOPPING:
- 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- 4 Tablespoons Sugar
- For the ricotta filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, confectioners' sugar, lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of Limoncello. Mix to combine. Set aside.
- For the lady fingers: In a medium sized pot, bring water and Limoncello to a simmer. Keep at a simmer for five minutes. Remove from heat and pour into a shallow heat safe dish and allow to cool for five minutes.
- Dip each of the lady fingers halfway into the warm Limoncello mixture then turn and dip the other side into the Limoncello mixture. Then line the bottom of a 9x13 baker with the soaked lady fingers. Once the bottom of the dish is covered with lady fingers, spread the ricotta mixture over top.
- Place another row of soaked lady fingers on top of the ricotta mixture. Spread the lemon curd on top of the lady fingers.
- Place a final row of soaked lady fingers on top of the lemon curd.
- Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, whip together the whipping cream and sugar until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over top the lady fingers.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours or preferably overnight. Serve well chilled.
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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/desserts/limoncello-and-ricotta-cake/ (may not work)