No-Bake Peach and Amaretti Cake

17/11/2023

Here is the recipe for a delicious No-Bake Peach and Amaretti Cake, a refreshing and pleasantly aromatic summer dessert that does not require oven baking.

Ingredients

250 g of amaretti biscuits
500 g of canned peaches
400 g of ricotta cheese
200 ml of whipping cream
100 g of powdered sugar
50 ml of orange or peach liqueur (optional)
Gelatin sheets (quantity as per instructions on the package, usually 12 g)
Syrup from the canned peaches for soaking
Some fresh peaches for decoration (optional)

Preparation

Roughly chop the amaretti biscuits and set aside a handful for the final decoration.
Whip the cream and place it in the refrigerator.
In a bowl, work the ricotta with the powdered sugar until you get a smooth mixture.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the ricotta mixture, moving the spoon from the bottom up to not deflate the cream.
Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water for the time indicated on the package.
Cut the canned peaches into small cubes and keep the syrup aside.
In a small saucepan, heat some of the peach syrup and dissolve the well-squeezed gelatin in it. Then, blend it with the rest of the cold syrup.
Add the chosen liqueur to the peach syrup with the gelatin and pour the liquid mixture into the cream of ricotta and cream, continuing to stir gently.
Add the peach cubes and the chopped amaretti as well, and carefully mix everything together.
Line a springform pan with parchment paper and pour the mixture into it, leveling well with a spatula.
Sprinkle the surface with the amaretti biscuits set aside and, if desired, decorate with slices of fresh peaches.
Let the cake rest in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or even better overnight.

Trivia

The combination of peaches and amaretti is typical of Piedmont, a region famous for its production of excellent varieties of these stone fruits. The match between the sweetness of the peaches and the pronounced flavor of the amaretti makes this no-bake cake a harmonious and inviting dessert.