This Creamy Limoncello Italian Ricotta Cake Recipe is a light and refreshing gluten-free ricotta dessert with just the right amount of sweetness. So simple and convenient to prepare, it is the perfect way to end any holiday meal.
So here we are, about to begin another year! Time really does fly when you are having fun! Hopefully, this past year has been good to all of you.
It is always nice to end a holiday meal with a refreshing ricotta cheese dessert. I mean, there will definitely be no shortage of cookies: I have made and glazed my Mostaccioli di Mamma cookies; my Pizzelle are all neatly stacked; I could never forget my Soft Amaretti Cookies, and my family will revolt without these Chocolate Snow Caps!
But, despite all that, there is nothing like desserts with ricotta cheese to end a meal, right? Today, I would like to share with you this Lemon Ricotta Cake Recipe. If you recall, I made some Creamy Limoncello a few months ago. I still have a bottle in the freezer that I will use exclusively for desserts.
FOUR reasons to love this ricotta cake:
1- Quick to make: This limoncello dessert recipe takes about ten minutes to assemble. That’s it! Since it only has five ingredients, it really is only a matter of whipping all of the ingredients — ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar, lemon zest and limoncello — together in your stand mixer. and then pouring the resulting batter into your pan. Bake it, and you’re done! How fast and easy does that sound?
2- Make it in advance: This ricotta cheese dessert recipe can be made the day before the big event. Talk about convenience! On the day that you want to serve it, just sprinkle with icing sugar and add your fresh fruits. Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries are all wonderful with this cake. Naturally, making this limoncello cake in the summer will give you more fruit options to enjoy it with. But I also love it with apple or pear compote in the fall, and with pomegranate seeds in the winter. The pomegranate seeds in particular give this cake such a glossy, twinkly finish which suits the magic of the holiday season perfectly!
3-Versatility: As I implied above, this easy ricotta dessert is perfect for all seasons — spring, summer, winter or fall. Served with seasonal fruits and a light dusting of icing sugar, it is always a big hit. A light drizzle of limoncello is always appreciated by the adults 🙂
4-Ricotta! Who doesn’t like ricotta desserts? They are so light and refreshing! Ricotta cakes are extremely appreciated, especially after a big meal. In my books, you can never go wrong with ricotta!
Italian desserts we love
Recipe inspiration
Over a decade ago, I picked up a cookbook entitled The Italian Way in a second-hand book store. The simplicity and convenience of this ricotta dessert recipe immediately caught my eye, and I just had to try it out. It’s been a hit with my family ever since I first introduced it!
What I especially love about desserts with limoncello is the refined and elegant taste. Imagine ricotta combined with the lightness of lemon and limoncello… It’s not too sweet and not too dense, but it still feels like a treat to eat.
I would like to take a moment to thank all of you for your continued support of She Loves Biscotti. I am extremely grateful to all of you.
Wishing all of you and your dear ones many blessings of health and happiness for 2021!
Happy New Year 🙂
Bonne Année 🙂
Buon Anno 🙂
THANKS SO MUCH for following and being part of the She loves biscotti community where you will find Simple & Tasty Family-Friendly Recipes with an Italian Twist.
Ciao for now,
Maria
★★★★★ If you have made this Italian Limoncello Dessert Recipe, I would love to hear about it in the comments below and be sure to rate the recipe!
Recipe
Creamy Limoncello Italian Ricotta Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 cups ricotta cheese well drained
- 4 eggs
- 4 tablespoons sugar granulated
- 4 tablespoons limoncello creamy or not creamy
- lemon zest from 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ (175°C) .
- Grease or use non-stick spray to coat an 8 x 8 square baking pan. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl of stand mixer, whip the ricotta until creamy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add the lemon zest and the liqueur. Beat until smooth.
- Pour batter into greased 8 x 8 pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until light golden, firm and set.
- Allow to cool before serving or can be refrigerated and served the next day.
- If desired, garnish with small berries, mint leaves and drizzle with extra limoncello.
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Albert Bevia
these are the kind of desserts that get me excited, this sounds so delicious! I love that you can make it in advance, super recipe
Maria
Thank you so much Albert! It is a definitively a favorite for us! Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂 By the way, you have a great YouTube channel! Continued success and all the best to you in 2018!
rita marlowe
I make limoncello, but not the creamy style, still I would like to use it. Do you have any ideas for modifying the recipe to accommodate the not creamy style limoncello?
Maria
I have made the recipe with both the crema and the regular type of limoncello… either way, you still get that lemony taste… so yes, you can definitively use your homemade limoncello! Great question! Appreciate you dropping by, thanks Rita 🙂
madrika Simpson
Saw this recipe and it looks delicious. What is lime cello? Where in the store will I find it?
Maria
It is an Italian liquor. I have written a post on how you can make your own ( https://www.shelovesbiscotti.com/creamy-limoncello-italian-ricotta-cake-recipe/ ). You can always purchase it at any liquor store. There are two varieties available – the creamy and regular. Both work well in this recipe. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Best wishes to you and yours for 2018!
Paula Barbarito Levitt
Straightforward, simple and delicious – thank you Maria! Buon Anno to you and your family and I look forward to another year of friendship .
Maria
Thank you so much my friend, I feel the same way ♥ Best wishes to you and yours for health, happiness and continued success. Looking forward to all your wonderful creations in the kitchen… always so inspirational ♥♥♥
Maria
Looks delicious! The 4 eggs are large ones? Thanks. Happy New Year.
Maria
The eggs I use are from Costco… they are extra-large. All the best to you and yours for 2018 ♥♥♥
Riz
This sounds wonderful, and perfect timing – something slightly less sweet after all that holiday indulgence! Happy Holidays!
Maria
Thanks Riz! Also wishing you the best of this holiday season!
Lily {Gastro Senses}
OMG I literally GASPED when I saw this. I’ve made something similar in the past, but this has a little more to it, and I will definitely be making it in the near future.
Maria
Fantastic Lily! Thanks so much for stopping by ♥
Denise from Urb'n'Spice
I am so glad that I came across your recipe for Creamy Limoncello Italian Ricotta Cake, Maria. I was planning a gluten free menu for New Year’s dinner and your recipe is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much for sharing. All the best to you in 2018!
Maria
My pleasure Denise, enjoy! This is my go-to dessert for easy entertaining 🙂 Truly appreciate you dropping by. All the best to you too in 2018 ♥♥♥
Shareba
I love desserts that have ricotta and lemon in them! This one looks pretty easy to make too, thanks for sharing!
Maria
My pleasure Shareba! Hope you get a chance to try it! Thanks so much for stopping by, appreciate it 🙂
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
This cake looks divine!! And I absolutely love anything with lemon so that limoncello is perfect! So great that it can be made in advance too – perfect for entertaining 🙂
Maria
I am also a lover of all things lemon 🙂 Appreciate your comment! Thanks for dropping by Dawn 🙂
Diane Galambos
Looks fab! Will be on my “make it!” list for sure. Big hugs and Happy New Year! :)iane
Maria
It’s the whipped ricotta again!!! Thanks Diane ♥ All the best to you and yours!