
Chestnut Cake with Ricotta
Chestnut cake with ricotta is a delicious dessert typical of Tuscan cuisine. Made with chestnut flour, sheep ricotta, milk, rosemary, sugar, Vin Santo, and lemon, this dessert has a unique and irresistible flavor. It is perfect to enjoy in the autumn season when chestnuts are in season.
Ingredients
- Chestnut flour
200G200G - Sheep ricotta
400G400G - Milk
30Cl30Cl - Rosemary
1Sprig1Sprig - Sugar
120G120G - Vin santo
2Tablespoons2Tablespoons - Lemon
11
Preparation
- STEP 1 OF 6
Sift the chestnut flour directly into a bowl, gradually add the milk, and mix with a whisk to prevent lumps from forming
- STEP 2 OF 6
Line a shallow 20 cm diameter mold with a sheet of baking paper and pour in the prepared batter
- STEP 3 OF 6
Mix the ricotta with the sugar, grated lemon zest, and Vin Santo
- STEP 4 OF 6
Pour the cream into the center of the chestnut batter
- STEP 5 OF 6
Level it with a spoon, sprinkle with a few rosemary needles, and bake in the oven preheated to 200 degrees for about 40 minutes
- STEP 6 OF 6
Serve the chestnut cake warm or cold
Suggestions
A rectangular baking pan
A blender
A spatula
General Information
Storage notes
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
More information
Traditional dish of Tuscany
Origin
Italia, Toscana
Analysis
Attention
Macronutrients (100 gr)
Attention
Energy (kcal) | 197.8 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 27.42 |
of which Sugars (g) | 19.72 |
Fat (g) | 7.15 |
of which Saturates (g) | 4.14 |
Protein (g) | 6.64 |
Fiber (g) | 2.1 |
Sale (g) | 0.08 |
- Proteins6.64g·15%
- Carbohydrates27.42g·63%
- Fats7.15g·17%
- Fibers2.1g·5%