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Presentation
A hearty dessert made with ricotta, eggs, sugar, almonds, fresh cheese, candied pumpkin, raisins, cinnamon, vanilla, breadcrumbs, and butter.
Ingredients
(For 4 servings)
- 200 g Ricotta
- 4 Eggs
- 100 g Sugar
- 40 g Almonds
- 80 g Fresh spreadable cheese
- 35 g Candied pumpkin
- 25 g Raisins
- 1 pinch Cinnamon powder
- 1 drop Vanilla extract
- Breadcrumbs (as needed)
- 30 g Butter
Preparation
- Soak a handful of raisins in water for about half an hour.
- Slice the cheese into thin pieces and dice the candied pumpkin (about a tablespoon).
- Gently mix the sugar into the ricotta.
- Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gradually add the beaten egg yolks, ricotta and sugar mixture, a pinch of cinnamon, a drop of vanilla extract, the cheese, the candied pumpkin, and the drained raisins.
- Grease a mold with butter, then coat the inside (bottom and sides) with breadcrumbs and finely chopped almonds.
- Pour the mixture into the mold, leveling it, and bake the pudding in a water bath for 45 minutes at 180°C (350°F).
Allergens
- Butter: Milk allergens (except in clarified butter)
- Cinnamon: Possible reactivity in case of spice intolerance
- Fresh Cheese: Milk allergens
- Almonds: Listed as allergens in Regulation (EU) 1169/2011; may cause cross-reactivity in case of allergies to birch and grasses
- Breadcrumbs: Cereals containing gluten listed in Regulation (EU) 1169/2011
- Ricotta: Milk allergens
- Eggs: Listed as allergens in Regulation (EU) 1169/2011
- Raisins: Possible presence of sulfites
- Vanilla: Possible reactivity in case of sensitivity to spices
- Candied Pumpkin: Possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to Artemisia and Compositae; may contain sulfur dioxide and sulfites
Notes
- Sugar: Should be avoided in children with ongoing processes (possible presence of tumor cells).
- Sugar can be replaced with a sweetener (e.g., stevia or erythritol), maple syrup, agave syrup, or fruit concentrate (e.g., date or quince concentrate).
Safety / Intended Use
This product is also suitable for individuals with:
- Anorexia (weight loss)
- Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)
- Xerostomia (dry mouth)
- Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)