Sweet Baked Ricotta With Glazed Peaches

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 0

Sweet Baked Ricotta with Glazed Peaches Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 cups ricotta cheese
	2 eggs
	1 vanilla bean
	1 1/4 cups icing sugar ( confectioners )
	8 freestone peaches , ripe ( may substitute frozen sliced peaches . )
	2 tablespoons icing sugar ( confectioners )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

405

Sugar

37g

Fat

19g

Sweet Baked Ricotta with Glazed Peaches is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This dessert features a creamy ricotta cheese that is sweetened with icing sugar and baked until it is lightly golden and set. The addition of glazed peaches adds a fruity, caramelized flavor to the dish that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. This recipe is perfect for beginners and can be made in just under an hour.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, vanilla bean, and icing sugar. Mix well.
3.	Pour the mixture into a 9-inch baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
4.	Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the ricotta is set and lightly golden.
5.	Let the baked ricotta cool down before topping it with the glazed peaches.
6.	Cut the peaches into slices and place them into a non-stick frying pan.
7.	Cook the peaches for 2-3 minutes over medium-high heat.
8.	Add the icing sugar and continue to cook until the peaches are tender and caramelized.
9.	Pour the glazed peaches over the top of the baked ricotta.
10.	Serve and enjoy!

PROS

This dessert is sweet, decadent, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

The addition of peaches provides a fruity contrast to the rich ricotta cheese.

CONS

This dessert is not suitable for people who are lactose-intolerant or have dairy allergies.

It is also high in calories and sugar, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is high in calories and sugar, it does provide some nutritional benefits.
Ricotta cheese is a good source of calcium, which is important for bone health, and protein, which is essential for building and repairing muscles.
Fresh peaches are rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, which can help to boost immunity and protect against disease.