Ricotta Mousse with Apples and Cinnamon

The ricotta mousse with apples and cinnamon is a light and delicious dessert, a more “Italianized” variant of the classic apple strudel. Here’s how to prepare it.

Ingredients

• 250g of fresh ricotta
• 2 large apples
• 2 tablespoons of sugar (or other sweetener to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)
• A pinch of salt
• Honey (for garnish, optional)
• Crushed walnuts or almonds (for garnish, optional)

Preparation

1. Start by peeling the apples, removing the cores and cutting them into small cubes. Put them in a pan with lemon juice, half of the sugar, and the cinnamon. Cook over medium-low heat until the apples become tender, about 10-15 minutes. Let them cool down completely.

2. In the meantime, whip the ricotta with a whisk or a mixer until it becomes creamy. Add the remaining sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Incorporate all the ingredients well until you achieve a smooth and homogenous consistency.

3. Once the apples have cooled, mix a part of the cooked apples with the ricotta creating a uniform mixture. If you prefer a more rustic texture, you can add the apples without blending them.

4. Distribute the mousse into individual cups, alternating with layers of the remaining cooked apples.

5. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.

6. Before serving, garnish with a drizzle of honey, a dusting of cinnamon, and if you like, with crushed walnuts or almonds to add a pleasant crunchiness.

Curiosity

This mousse is a light and fresh variant of the classic apple and cinnamon dessert, and the touch of ricotta makes it a tribute to the Italian sweet tradition. If you want to add a further touch of refinement, you can serve this dessert accompanied by a glass of Vin Santo or Moscato d’Asti, sweet wines that perfectly match the sweetness of the apples and the spicing of the cinnamon.