Ricetta Migliaccio, dolce tipico napoletano

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Cottage cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used for a dairy-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides a natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking dish with butter.

In a saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until it simmers.

Slowly whisk in semolina, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.

In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

Mix until smooth and well combined.

Fold the cooled semolina mixture into the ricotta mixture until fully incorporated.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool completely before serving.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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