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!
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Orange blossom baked ricotta with roasted cherries
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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.
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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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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.
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Ricotta and honey crêpes
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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.
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Chocolate orange ricotta tarts
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Lemon ricotta brownie
Extras of this brownie-with-a-twist freeze well for future afternoon tea treats!
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Chocolate ricotta tart
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Lemon ricotta cannoli
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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.
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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
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!
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Lemon ricotta cheesecake
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Berry, ricotta and mint muffins
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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
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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
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.
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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.
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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!
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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.