(Ricotta Semolina Cake)

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Migliaccio

Traditional Italian Cake

Migliaccio is a traditional Italian cake served during Carnevale. One of the main ingredients is ricotta cheese, which lends to its creamy, dense consistency.

Ingredients:

Ricotta, Semolina, Milk, Butter, Eggs, Sugar, Vanilla, Lemon, Cinnamon, Salt

Steep milk with vanilla bean and lemon peel. Strain.

STEP 1:

Add semolina and cook until thickened. Stir in butter, salt and cinnamon.

STEP 2:

Mix together eggs, sugar and ricotta cheese in a large bowl.

STEP 3:

Add ricotta mixture to semolina mixture in 3 additions. Mix well.

STEP 4:

Bake in a springform pan at 375F for about 1 hour. Cool completely. Serve with powdered sugar.

STEP 5:

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