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Ricotta, Pear and Chocolate Cake

17/11/2023

I will provide you with the recipe for the ricotta, pear, and chocolate cake, which is a delicious dessert where the creaminess of the ricotta perfectly complements the sweetness of the pears and the intense flavor of the chocolate. Here is what you’ll need:

Ingredients

  • 250 g of ricotta
  • 3 ripe pears
  • 150 g of sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 100 g of flour
  • 50 g of unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 100 g of dark chocolate
  • 1 packet of baking powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • Icing sugar for decoration (optional)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
  2. Peel the pears and cut them into small pieces.
  3. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until you have a light and fluffy mixture.
  4. Combine the ricotta with the egg and sugar mixture and mix well.
  5. Add the sifted flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder, mixing until you have a smooth and homogeneous batter.
  6. Add the chopped pears and the broken-up dark chocolate, stirring gently.
  7. Pour the batter into a previously buttered and floured pan or lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake the cake for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool before unmolding.
  10. If desired, before serving, sprinkle the surface of the cake with icing sugar.

Curiosity

The combination of ricotta and chocolate is a classic in Italian pastry, but the addition of pears provides a unique softness and freshness to the dessert. Ricotta is widely used in Italian regional cuisines in both sweet and savory dishes, thanks to its versatility and creamy texture that make it suitable for many preparations.

I hope you enjoy this recipe and that it can delight your palate and that of your loved ones! If you need modifications or advice on how to pair this cake with wines or cocktails, do not hesitate to ask me.

Ricotta, Pear and Chocolate Cake