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Ricotta Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Ricotta Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ricotta cheese is a fun ingredient to use in the kitchen because it can be incorporated into so many sweet and savory items. While lasagna or ravioli filling is probably one of my favorite uses, it can be amazing in a variety of baked goods, as well. These simple Ricotta Chocolate Chip Muffins …

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Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pie

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Lemom Blueberry Ricotta Pie
As soon as I can get my hands on fresh berries in the spring, I start incorporating them into everything from muffins to tarts. While frozen berries can (and do) have as much flavor as their fresh counterparts, fresh berries have more texture and that makes them a bit easier to work with. …

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Lemon Ricotta Cake

Lemon Ricotta Cake
Ricotta cheese is a very versatile ingredient to have in the kitchen, as it works equally well in sweet and savory applications. Of course, while I love a classic ravioli, I happen to be partial to the sweeter side of things and often use ricotta in my desserts. I particularly like it in …

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Cannoli Pie

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Cannoli Pie

Cannoli are a classic Italian dessert. A basic cannoli is a tube-shaped, deep fried pastry shell that is filled with a sweetened ricotta cheese mixture. They have a great combination of flavors and crisp and creamy textures. They originated in Sicily, but have a huge fan base in Italian communities all over …

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What is ricotta cheese?

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Ricotta cheese is a fresh cheese with creamy, fine textured curds that is very commonly used in many types of recipes, from savory pasta dishes to decadent cheesecakes. The name “ricotta” translates to “recooked.” The cheese gets its name because it is made with the whey leftover from other cheesemaking processes, which …

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