Ricotta, from Dinner to Dessert

The cheese that can do it all. [logo]( Sunday Recipe Inspiration Batch 542 [Cannoli Cheesecake]( Tatiana Bautista Editorial Coordinator Ricotta is the MVP of cheeses. Sure, it doesn't have the allure of a gooey cheese pull, but it can straddle both sweet and savory. I mean, how many cheeses can you bake into cake and calzone? On the sweeter side of things, [Cannoli Cheesecake]( takes the creamy ricotta filling of the iconic Italian dessert and remixes it into cheesecake form. There's a secret layer of ganache between the filling and crust, and [mini chocolate chips]( are studded throughout. Or, for something a bit lighter, [Ricotta Pie]( is similar in spirit. While it's a common holiday bake, I'd argue it's just as appropriate anytime you want something creamy and cheesecake-like. (Bonus points for not having to bring cream cheese to room temperature.) From buttermilk to egg whites, everyone has an opinion on what makes the most fluffy, tender pancakes. [Ricotta Pancakes]( are a worthy contender, and if you're not convinced, try topping them with the recipe's ricotta-[vanilla]( sauce and then talk to me. Where there's ricotta, there's citrus. Case in point: [Lemon Ricotta Cake](. And while ricotta makes the crumb super plush, the real secret to its ethereally light crumb may surprise you ... ['00' pizza flour](! This finely milled flour gives this cake a plush texture beneath the crackly, sugary topping to really highlight the brightness of lemon. And don't forget about dinner! When salty Parmesan, cooked spinach, and a heap of ricotta get bundled up into [calzone dough](, it's the perfect harmony of savory flavors. After all these bakes, you may have some leftover ricotta in your container. The best way to use it up, aside from eating by the spoonful? Dollop on [pizza](, of course. Say cheese, Tatiana This week at King Arthur If you like brownies, you'll love this [Maple Tahini Chocolate Skillet Cake](. [Baked potatoes]( and pizza go together better than you'd expect. If you put cardamom in everything, [you need this extract](. [Does sourdough get better with age?]( Fresh from the blog How can I incorporate fresh fruit into scones? [Read more ›]( [blog image]( 7 tips to bake more sustainably [Read more ›]( [blog image]( The 13 best recipes to bake in April [Read more ›]( [blog image]( Recipes we're baking ★★★★★ [Lemon Ricotta Cake]( ★★★★☆ [Ricotta Pie]( ★★★★★ [Spinach-Ricotta Calzone]( ★★★★☆ [Ricotta Pancakes]( Join Baker's Rewards Earn points on every purchase, redeem for savings on your next order! [Learn More]( Secret ingredients Add that extra oomph, we promise we won't tell. [Shop now]( Sweet savings Start here for the best deals all-year long [Shop Sale]( [Join sms]( [Text JOIN to 27820 for Updates]( [Appliances shipping]( [Free Shipping on appliances]( [Bakers Rewards]( [Join Baker's Rewards & Earn Points]( [Shop ›]( [Recipes ›]( [Learn ›]( [Blog ›]( [Rewards ›]( Connect with us [ftsocial_facebook]( [ftsocial_tiktok]( [ftsocial_instagram]( [ftsocial_threads]( [ftsocial_pinterest]( [ftsocial_youtube]( customercare@kingarthurbaking.com Call toll-free: 800.827.6836 58 Billings Farm Road, White River Junction, VT 05001 By subscribing to King Arthur text messaging, you consent to receive recurring autodialed marketing text messages (e.g. cart reminders) to the mobile number used at opt-in. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Message frequency may vary. Message & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help or STOP to 27820 to opt out. See [Terms]( & [Privacy](. You are receiving this because you signed up for King Arthur emails. This email was sent to {EMAIL}. View this email as a [web page](. [Preferences]( [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy](