Description
Cassata Siciliana is a joyful Sicilian dessert layered with soft sponge cake and a creamy ricotta filling studded with candied fruit and chocolate chips. This elegant no-bake treat is perfect for festive occasions and showcases classic Italian flavors.
Ingredients
250 g sponge cake
500 g ricotta
150 g powdered sugar
150 g candied fruit
80 g chocolate chips
1 tsp orange zest
Instructions
- Place the ricotta in a large bowl and beat until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar and mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Gently fold in the candied fruit, chocolate chips, and orange zest until evenly distributed.
- Line a cake mold or bowl with slices of sponge cake, pressing lightly to cover the base and sides completely.
- Spoon the ricotta mixture into the lined mold and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cover the surface with additional sponge cake slices, pressing gently to seal.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight to allow the cake to firm up and flavors to meld.
- When ready to serve, carefully unmold onto a serving plate and decorate with extra candied fruit or a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
Add chopped pistachios for a traditional Sicilian touch.
Substitute chopped dark chocolate for chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
Brush sponge cake lightly with orange juice or a splash of liqueur for extra moisture.
Decorate with marzipan for a more authentic presentation.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; do not freeze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
