Dessert

Delicious dessert recipes with ricotta

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these easy ricotta desserts.
raspberry ricotta cheesecake

A light and creamy texture makes ricotta the perfect base to many a dessert. Plus, it’s relatively inexpensive to buy, making it our go-to choice when baking up a storm. Here, we’ve gathered our favourite sweet ricotta recipes for your inspiration so have a quick browse and enjoy!

orange blossom baked ricotta with roasted cherries

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Orange blossom baked ricotta with roasted cherries

Orange blossom baked ricotta with roasted cherries

ricotta and strawberry pancakes recipe

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Strawberry and ricotta pancakes with honey

Strawberry and ricotta pancakes with honey

Naturally sweet strawberries are the star of these healthy pancakes, which are made fluffy and light with low-fat ricotta. Just drizzle with honey for a guilt-free breakfast treat or easy dessert idea.

bruschetta with strawberry, banana and ricotta

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Bruschetta with strawberry, banana and ricotta

Bruschetta with strawberry, banana and ricotta

This beautiful sweet bruschetta recipe combines fresh strawberries and bananas, creamy ricotta cheese and sticky honey to create the ultimate indulgent breakfast, brunch or dessert.

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Blueberry and ricotta hand pies

Blueberry and ricotta hand pies

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lemon ricotta pancakes healthy

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Ricotta lemon pancakes with honey

Theses healthy lemon ricotta pancakes skip the sugar and instead are topping with zesty mandarin pieces and a drizzle of honey for a clean, simple breakfast pancake dish. The right way to start your day.

ricotta and honey crêpes

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Ricotta and honey crêpes

Ricotta and honey crêpes

mini chocolate ricotta cannoli

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Mini chocolate ricotta cannoli

Mini chocolate ricotta cannoli

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Ricotta ice-cream with strawberries

Indulge your sweet tooth with a big dollop of creamy ricotta ice-cream. Serve up with sweet sugar dusted strawberries for the ultimate dessert.

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Ricotta cheesecake with mango

This silky baked ricotta cheesecake topped with fresh mango and passionfruit is a delicious seasonal dessert.

chocolate orange ricotta tarts

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Chocolate orange ricotta tarts

Chocolate orange ricotta tarts

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Lemon ricotta brownie

Lemon ricotta brownie

Extras of this brownie-with-a-twist freeze well for future afternoon tea treats!

chocolate ricotta tart

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Chocolate ricotta tart

Chocolate ricotta tart

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Lemon ricotta cannoli

Lemon ricotta cannoli

Baked ricotta cheesecake

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Baked ricotta cheesecake

Rich, smooth and creamy, sink your spoon into a thick slice of this decadent baked ricotta cheesecake. Topped with sweet, juicy blueberries, it is a beautiful dessert all your guests will enjoy.

ricotta and chocolate cheesecake with grapes

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Ricotta and chocolate cheesecake with grapes

Ricotta and chocolate cheesecake with grapes

This indulgence chocolate cheesecake recipe is made even more sweet with the addition of rich ricotta cheese. We’ve also swirled through juicy grapes and runny honey for a burst of natural sweetness.

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Mixed berry and ricotta tart

Mixed berry and ricotta tart

This is best made on the day of serving which is a good thing because we highly doubt anyone could resist eating it for much longer!

lemon ricotta cheesecake

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Lemon ricotta cheesecake

Lemon ricotta cheesecake

berry, ricotta and mint muffins

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Berry, ricotta and mint muffins

Berry, ricotta and mint muffins

raspberry ricotta cheesecake

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Raspberry and strawberry ricotta cheesecake

Indulge in this delightfully fresh and sweet raspberry and strawberry ricotta cheesecake; enjoy a slice for morning or afternoon tea!

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Lemon ricotta semolina cake with cherry syrup

Lemon ricotta semolina cake with cherry syrup

apple + ricotta fritters

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Apple and ricotta fritters

Apple and ricotta fritters

Tossed in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with maple syrup, these dreamy ricotta fritters are a casual yet sophisticated dessert.

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Baked ricotta tartlets

Baked ricotta tartlets

These tasty tartlets can easily be made in advance and quickly prepared for impromptu dinner parties. Don’t be scared of making the pastry; it is very forgiving, so if it cracks press in back together. If it feels too soft to handle, refrigerate for a few minutes.

chocolate mousse

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Dark chocolate & ricotta mousse

Dark chocolate & ricotta mousse

The best thing about this chocolate mousse is that it can be served the minute it is made. If you do wish to make it a day ahead, refrigerate, covered, then bring to room temperature before serving. You could also top each serving with cherries.

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Raspberry ricotta cheese cake with amaretti crust

Raspberry ricotta cheese cake with amaretti crust

The amaretti biscuit base gives this raspberry ricotta cheesecake a lovely almond flavour.

waffle recipes

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Waffles with marmalade ricotta

Indulge your taste buds with these decadent waffles with marmalade ricotta – the perfect treat for brunch or morning tea!

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Italian ricotta cheesecake

Indulge in this decadent tradition Italian ricotta cheesecake for dessert tonight – rich, sweet and so delicious!

Mixed Fruit, Ricotta and Almond Parcels

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Mixed fruit, ricotta and almond parcels

Mixed fruit, ricotta and almond parcels

These visually stunning filo parcels are packed with uplifting goodness, ready to share.

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