Ricotta and Pear Ciambella

The ricotta and pear ciambella is a delicious and soft baked dessert, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Let’s take a look at the recipe with a small Italian twist.

Ingredients

• 250 g of fresh ricotta
• 3 eggs
• 200 g of sugar
• 300 g of 00 flour
• 1 packet of baking powder
• 2 ripe pears (preferably of the Abate or Williams type)
• Grated zest of 1 untreated lemon
• 80 g of melted butter
• A pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar for decorating (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and prepare a bundt pan by greasing it with a little butter and flouring it.
2. In a bowl, mix the ricotta with the eggs and sugar until you have a smooth and creamy mixture.
3. Add the grated lemon zest and melted butter, stirring well.
4. In another bowl, sift the flour with the baking powder and a pinch of salt.
5. Combine the dry ingredients with the ricotta mixture, mixing with a spatula until smooth.
6. Peel the pears, remove the core and cut them into not too large cubes.
7. Gently fold the pear pieces into the batter.
8. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and level the surface with a spatula.
9. Bake the ciambella for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Take the ciambella out of the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Before serving, you can sprinkle the ciambella with powdered sugar.

Curiosity

The ricotta and pear combination is highly appreciated in Italian pastry. This stellar pairing is often found in cheesecakes and tarts. Ricotta provides a soft texture and a delicate flavor that pairs perfectly with the juicy sweetness of pears.

This ciambella is simple but offers a variety of textures and flavors that make it appreciated by everyone. If you want to add an extra touch, you could also add chocolate chips to the batter for an even more decadent taste!