Lemon Ricotta Cake

[achookwoman]

Vivaroo, don't really know,  but I would give it a go.  Let us know how it goes.

[chdv]

Thanks for the ricotta recipe! I made a couple of batches of it for a Vienna Cheesecake (recipe is in the EDC book). It was lovely, very light and super creamy. I'd definitely make it again. Sorry, I don't have time to post a photo here (it requires downsizing it, and that's not something I can do on automatic pilot), but a photo of it is here on my blog. I also also re-posted both recipes here: aussie in a swiss kitchen

Cheryl

http://dvfood.blogspot.com/2011/09/vienna-cheesecake.html

[achookwoman]

Cheryl,  love the look of this.  Thanks for the photo on your Blog.  The lemon one kept well for 3 days, wrapped in foil.  Family of willing tester loved it.

[Vivaroo]

I made the ricotta so proud!  Never thought I'd be making such things.  Milk was on special so I went for it.  Used sourlight cream instead of the light cream because that's all I had, and lemon juice instead of vinegar.  It tasted nice and lemony. Next time I'll try with no cream at all, reading SKM blog doesn't seem to need cream just increase the milk by 200 gms.

[achookwoman]

Hi Vivaroo,  easy to make,  yes !!!.  i made 2 lots today because tomorrow I am going to make the Lemon Ricotta cake as a birthday cake.  Will dust it with icing sug.  and serve with cream and strawberries.   What are you using your Ricotta for?   Let us know how it goes without the cream.

[Vivaroo]

Lucky recipient of your birthday cake!   I will get around to making it one day soon, sounds wonderful.

I didn't have any special dish in mind just experimenting with things.  Some went on a spoon and into my mouth, I also made a simple garlicy pizza bread with zucchini & ricotta, also with spagetti, silverbeet & tomatoes.
Now I've just roasted some capsicums and will use the rest of ricotta to make a dip with some left over almond from my almond milk experiment, with lemon, cumin, garlic, dates maybe. Everyone's asleep so will have to wait until morning, will be good on toast.

[achookwoman]

Vivaroo,  what brilliant creative ideas.  Might pick your brains and make a capsicum dip.

[achookwoman]

Vinaroo,  have made and Posted,  Spicy Red  Capsicum Dip.  thanks for the inspiration.

[ElsieD]

What is almond meal?  Is it simply finely ground almonds or is it something else?  I'm working on getting used to Australian terminology!

[Cornish Cream]

What is almond meal?  Is it simply finely ground almonds or is it something else?  I'm working on getting used to Australian terminology!

Yes Elsie, it is blanched ground almonds 

[ElsieD]

Thank you!

[maddy]

I still marvel at how easy it is to make fresh ricotta   

This was lovely chookie! 
I kept it chilled, and served it with lemoncello cream.

[achookwoman]

Wow,  Maddy.  I could almost eat that off the page.

[cookie1]

How did I ever miss this recipe? Sheer carelessness I think. I adore Helene's fresh ricotta, especially with stewed fruit. I'll make the cake this week too, thanks Chookie.

[achookwoman]

I'm back on my diet , so may be able to have a very small piece of this.

Cookie I hope you like it,  and it is such good fun making the Ricotta.