Ingredients

  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 13 cup sugar
  • 14 cup orange liqueur (brandy, Amaretto, Rum)
  • 13 cup almonds, toasted and chopped
  • 12 cup candied orange peel, finely chopped
  • 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (no large chunks)
  • 1 12 cups whipping cream
  • 4 tablespoons icing sugar

Method

  • With a mixer, beat 2 cups ricotta cheese until smooth.
  • Gradually beat in sugar and liqueur.
  • Add toasted almonds, orange peel, semi-sweet chocolate and mix well.
  • With clean beaters, whip whipping cream with icing sugar until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold most of the whipping cream into the ricotta mixture, reserving enough to garnish the dessert.
  • Serve in 8 decorative dishes or in one large glass bowl.
  • Garnish with the reserved whipped cream.
  • Sprinkle with chocolate curls or sprinkles of desired or top with candied fruit.
  • Chill for at least 6 hours.