Description
A thick, velvety Sicilian-style filling made with drained ricotta, powdered sugar, and a hint of cinnamon.
Ingredients
32 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
1.5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
Instructions
Step 1: Place the ricotta in a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth over a bowl and drain in the fridge for 12-24 hours.
Step 2: Transfer the drained, dry ricotta to a large bowl and smooth it out with a spatula.
Step 3: Sift the powdered sugar into the ricotta and stir gently until smooth.
Step 4: Fold in the vanilla, cinnamon, and orange zest until fully incorporated.
Step 5: Fold in the mini chocolate chips or candied fruit.
Step 6: Chill the mixture for at least 1 hour before piping into shells.
Notes
Always use whole milk ricotta and ensure it is drained until it feels almost like a paste for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
