Cherry Ricotta Casserole Recipes

CHERRY RICOTTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 160 °C.
• Divide the eggs and beat the egg whites until stiff.
• In a second bowl cream the butter and the sugars. Add the egg yolks one by one.
• Blend in semolina and ricotta cheese. Fold in egg whites carefully.
• Pour batter into 3 greased baking tins of approximately 12 cm in diameter (I used stoneware).
• Arrange cherries (if using canned ones please remember to drain well) and amarettini on top.
• Bake for approximately 35 mins and enjoy. =).

CHERRY RICOTTA MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Line 12 muffin pans with paper liners.
• In a medium sized bowl, whisk the ricotta cheese and then add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Add the buttermilk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and cooled and melted butter, mixing well. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest.
• Add the buttermilk and egg mixture to the flour mixture.
• Stir just until combined and then fold in the cherries.
• Divide the batter amongst the 12 muffin cups.
• Place in the oven and bake about 20 minutes or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
• Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool.

CREAMY RICOTTA EGG CASSEROLE WITH FRESH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Eggs -- In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients except for the tomatoes and chives. Mix well until everything is combined. Pour into a 13x9 pan sprayed with a non-stick spray or Pam.
• Bake -- In a 350 degree oven, middle shelf, bake for 45-55 minutes. To see if it is done, test like you would a cake -- stick a knife in the center to make sure it comes out clean.
• Then turn on the broiler, remove your dish and top with the tomato slices and plenty of salt and pepper. Broil 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes soften slightly and the top is lightly brown. Remove from the oven and cover with foil to let it rest. A good 10 minutes before serving.
• Serve -- Sprinkle with the fresh chives before serving. I don't try to cut this, but rather just spoon it. They are absolutely wonderful and creamy, and a nice change from traditional scrambled eggs. Add some potatoes, bacon or sausage and you have a wonderful meal. ENJOY!