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    Home » Ricotta Cheese » Recipes That Use Ricotta Cheese

    Recipes That Use Ricotta Cheese

    April 8, 2020 , Updated April 3, 2025 Maria 2 Comments

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    A photo collage of ricotta cheese recipes to try. This includes ricotta cake, whipped ricotta parfait and Rice Ricotta Easter Pie.

    A collection of ricotta cheese recipes to inspire you to make healthy meals that taste great and Italian ricotta desserts that your whole family will enjoy. 

    A photo collage of Ricotta Cheese Recipes, includes Ricotta Cake and Rice Ricotta Easter Pie.

    Whether using ricotta in sweet or savory dishes, you can immediately appreciate how this wonderful ingredient contributes to almost any dish’s overall texture and flavor.

    Nothing can compare to its versatility.   

    As you probably know, it is a mild-tasting and fresh cheese. It is creamy white and has a very soft texture. 

    Enjoy it for breakfast or brunch. Nothing could be easier than using it as a topping for toast and then drizzling a little honey over the top. 

    It also makes one of the best snacks! These Ricotta Stuffed Dates are one of the easiest and healthiest to prepare.

    I’ve put together a collection of some of the best ricotta recipes. 

    I hope you get a chance to try them.

    Homemade Ricotta Cheese

    A spoonful of freshly made homemade ricotta cheese over a cheese basket.

    Have you ever thought about making this fresh cheese at home?

    With only 3 ingredients, you can make this recipe for Homemade Ricotta Cheese. You won’t believe how much better it tastes when compared to store-bought. Take a look at this web story on homemade ricotta cheese, you won’t believe how easy it is to make! 

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    Ricotta Pie

    A slice of old fashioned Italian pie made with ricotta, on a white plate, dusted with icing sugar.

    Ricotta Pie is a traditional Italian dessert often served at Easter. Smooth and delicate tasting cheese filling baked in an Italian sweet shortcrust pastry (also known as pasta frolla). Such a great Italian pie recipe to end any meal! 

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    Rice Ricotta Easter Pie

    The rice ricotta Easter pie set on a cake platter with a dusting of icing sugar and a slice of orange placed decoratively over the top.

    This family recipe for Rice Ricotta Easter Pie is another variation of an Italian Easter pie. Arborio rice is simmered in milk before being combined with the cheese. This mixture is then combined with eggs and citrus flavors and baked to perfection. Over the years, I have tweaked my mom’s recipe to make the best pie ever! You are going to love it!

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    Cannoli Dip Recipe with Ricotta

    Cannoli dip in a serving dish surrounded by pizzelle.

    This cannoli dip recipe really is the perfect no-bake dessert for any holiday party. So easy to scoop it up with Pizzelle and Air Fryer Italian Cookies. Fresh fruit is another great alternative!

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    Asparagus Ricotta Tart

    A square overhead image of the Asparagus Ricotta Tart on a wooden board.

    This Asparagus Ricotta Tart is the perfect gluten-free party appetizer. It’s also a great brunch recipe!  A cornmeal pie crust holds a creamy cheese filling and topped with asparagus and mozzarella. Simply delicious! 

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    Ricotta Crostini

    Colorful Whipped Ricotta Pomegranate Crostini Recipe ready to be served.

    If you love to entertain, Ricotta Crostini is for you. Top this appetizer with any seasonal produce available to you. You really can’t go wrong.

    As can be seen, pomegranate seeds, pistachios, and microgreens offer a great color and taste contrast to the whipped cheese. This is truly one of the best appetizer recipes! 

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    Veal Ricotta Meatballs Recipe

    Ricotta cheese meatballs with dollops of ricotta and a fresh basil leaf, in a marinara sauce.

    These veal ricotta meatballs are incredibly tender, rich in flavor, and simmered in marinara sauce. A comforting Italian classic that’s easy to make!

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    Cavatelli with Tomato Ricotta Sauce

    Cavatelli with tomato ricotta sauce

    Over the years, I have shared a few pasta recipes on the She Loves Biscotti blog. As such, you probably know that Cavatelli is one of my favorite fresh kinds of pasta to make.

    I love serving them with this healthy Avocado Pesto or this Roasted Red Pepper Sauce.

    Without a doubt, the recipe I enjoy the most is cavatelli with Tomato Ricotta Sauce. As you can see, I always top mine with a generous sprinkling of Romano cheese.

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    Ricotta Cavatelli

    A close up of ricotta cavatelli.

    Who can resist a bowl of homemade Ricotta Cavatelli? You won’t believe how easy they are to make. Then simply combine with your favorite sauce for a great pasta supper. Don’t miss this article on How to Make Ricotta Gnocchi for another delicious pasta option.

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    Whipped Ricotta Parfait

    Macerated strawberries and whipped ricotta layered in a glass serving dish.

    This Strawberry Ricotta Dessert is made with fresh strawberries layered with whipped ricotta… it makes the best no-bake dessert.

    When fresh, local strawberries are in season, consult my DIY tutorial on How to Freeze Strawberries. This allows you to make this refreshing dessert any time of the year.

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    Italian Ricotta Cake

    Plated Creamy Limoncello Italian Ricotta Cake Recipe.

    Have you ever baked with this wonderful cheese? You won’t believe the wonderful light texture it creates! Whether making Ricotta Cookies, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes or this simple Italian Ricotta Cake, you and your family are going to love it!

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    And so, my dear friends, whether incorporating it in sweet or savory dishes, you can immediately appreciate the versatility of this wonderful ingredient.

    Do you have a favorite recipe?

    I would love to hear about it!

    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

    This post was originally published on March 5, 2019, and republished on April 8, 2020 with updated content and photos. Thanks for sharing!

     

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    About Maria

    Maria Vannelli is a retired dietitian who lives in a suburb just outside Montreal, Canada. She's the founder of the food blog She Loves Biscotti. Maria hopes to inspire you and bring you and your loved ones closer together at meal times enabling you to create some memorable moments.

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    1. 2pots2cook

      March 11, 2019 at 1:50 pm

      Am I in Heaven ? Grazie milla !

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      • Maria

        March 11, 2019 at 3:46 pm

        My pleasure you guys ♥

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