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Chestnut Cake with Ricotta

Chestnut Cake with Ricotta

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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.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 40 min
Preparation: 15 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Chestnut flour200G
  • Sheep ricotta400G
  • Milk30Cl
  • Rosemary1Sprig
  • Sugar120G
  • Vin santo2Tablespoons
  • Lemon1

Preparation

  1. 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

  2. STEP 2 OF 6

    Line a shallow 20 cm diameter mold with a sheet of baking paper and pour in the prepared batter

  3. STEP 3 OF 6

    Mix the ricotta with the sugar, grated lemon zest, and Vin Santo

  4. STEP 4 OF 6

    Pour the cream into the center of the chestnut batter

  5. 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

  6. 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

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

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
  • Proteins
    6.64g·15%
  • Carbohydrates
    27.42g·63%
  • Fats
    7.15g·17%
  • Fibers
    2.1g·5%