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Cold Crumbled Ricotta and Lemon

17/11/2023

Here is the recipe for a delicious Cold Crumbled Ricotta and Lemon, perfect for a summer day or any occasion when you want a fresh and slightly tangy dessert.

Ingredients

  • 250 g of dry biscuits (like Digestives)
  • 100 g of melted butter
  • 500 g of ricotta cheese
  • 100 g of icing sugar
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon (untreated)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 8 g of sheet gelatin (or fish glue)
  • 40 ml of water (to dissolve the gelatin)

Preparation

  1. Start by finely chopping the biscuits in a mixer or putting them in a bag and crushing them with a meat mallet until you achieve a sandy consistency.
  2. In a bowl, mix the chopped biscuits with the melted butter until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
  3. Take a springform pan (ideally about 22 cm in diameter) and spread the biscuit mixture on the bottom, pressing it down to create a compact base. Place the mold in the refrigerator to firm up for about 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the ricotta with the icing sugar until you have a smooth and lump-free mixture.
  5. Add the grated lemon zest and juice to the ricotta and mix well.
  6. Soak the gelatin in cold water for about 10 minutes, then squeeze it out and dissolve it in 40 ml of hot water. Let it cool slightly.
  7. Add the dissolved gelatin to the ricotta and lemon mixture and combine everything carefully.
  8. Pour the ricotta and lemon filling onto the firmed biscuit base and level it with a spatula.
  9. Put the Crumble in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, better if overnight, to allow the cake to set well.
  10. When ready to serve, you can decorate the crumble with candied lemon zest, fresh lemon slices, or a sprinkle of icing sugar.

This Cold Crumbled Ricotta and Lemon dessert is a refreshing and light treat that brings the freshness of citrus and the creaminess of ricotta to the table. You can experiment by adding aromatic herbs such as thyme or mint for an even fresher and more original touch. Remember that each variation you make allows you to treasure Italian tradition, mixing tastes and flavors in a perfect marriage of creativity and quality.

Cold Crumbled Ricotta and Lemon