Ricotta Pudding – Budino Di Ricotta

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 15

A creamy Italian dessert that is perfect for any occasion - Ricotta Pudding

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

325

Sugar

18g

Fat

21g

Ricotta Pudding, also known as Budino Di Ricotta, is a traditional Italian dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. It is a sweet and creamy dessert made from ricotta cheese, ground almonds, golden raisins, and candied lemon peel. The mixture is topped with breadcrumbs and grated lemon rind before being baked until golden brown. This dessert is often served at special events, but is also great for a sweet treat any night of the week.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.	Mix together breadcrumbs and grated lemon rind.
3.	In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add ricotta cheese, ground almonds, candied lemon peel, and golden raisins, and mix until well combined.
4.	Fold in breadcrumbs mixture.
5.	Pour mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown on top.
6.	Remove from oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

PROS

This dessert is light and airy, perfect for anyone looking for a sweet treat without feeling too heavy.

It is also gluten-free and packed with protein from the ricotta cheese and almonds.

CONS

The use of sugar in this recipe may not be suitable for those looking to cut back on their sugar intake.

It also contains a relatively high amount of fat from the ricotta cheese and almonds.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite its high fat content, this dessert does provide a good source of protein and can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. Ricotta cheese is also known for its high calcium content, helping to support bone health.

	breadcrumbs
	3 egg yolks
	3 ounces sugar
	1 cup ricotta cheese
	2 ounces ground almonds
	1 ounce candied lemon peel
	1 ounce golden raisin
	1 teaspoon lemon rind , grated