Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup currants
  • 1/2 cup sultana
  • 1/2 cup madeira wine
  • 250 g fresh ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups polenta
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 grated orange, rind of
  • 1/2 cup orange juice

Method

  • Pre heat oven to 180 C.
  • Brush 22 cm springform pan with melted butter.
  • Line base of tin with baking paper.
  • Soak currants and sultanas in Madeira for 15 minutes.
  • Place ricotta, sugar, polenta, milk, rind and juice in large mixing bowl.
  • Add soaked fruit and Madeira, combine with wooden spoon.
  • Pour batter into tin.
  • Bake 45 - 50 minutes or until skewer comes out clean.
  • Serve with whipped cream and fruit if desired.