Desserts With Ricotta for Cheese Lovers

If you've landed on this page then you are probably looking for Ricotta Dessert Recipes. This compilation of ricotta cheese desserts includes Italian desserts, ricotta cheesecakes, cakes with lemon ricotta filling and chocolate chips.

This is the perfect compilation of ricotta desserts for cheese lovers.

When Baking can I Substitute Ricotta with Cream Cheese?

Ricotta cheese is a soft ripened cheese much like cream cheese. Except ricotta has more moisture in it and sometimes need to be drained or excess water needs to be squeezed out using a cheesecloth.

In most desserts you can use ricotta cheese in place of cream cheese or mascarpone cheese. However, it's not likely you'll be able to do the opposite by substituting ricotta with cream cheese. Cream cheese is about twice as dense as ricotta cheese making ricotta an unsuitable replacement for cream cheese.

Mascarpone, on the other hand, can be substituted with cream cheese and vice versa because they are of similar consistency and density. Tiramisu is the perfect example of how cream cheese can be substituted for mascarpone.

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When Baking can I Substitute Ricotta with Cream Cheese?

Can I use Ricotta Cheese for Cheesecake?
What Desserts can you Make with Ricotta Cheese?
What Ingredients go with Ricotta?

Ricotta Cakes
lemon ricotta cake with blueberry glaze
cannoli cake recipe

easy blueberry mug cake
italian lemon ricotta amaretti budino cake
lemon ricotta cake

easy ricotta cake with strawberries
ricotta chocolate chip cake
lemon ricotta pound cake

Ricotta Cheesecakes and Pies
keto italian lemon ricotta cheesecake
easy ricotta cheese pie recipe

flourless ricotta cheesecake swirl brownies
no-bake ricotta cheesecake (with raspberries)
pastiera napoletana

creamy sicilian ricotta pie
creamy baked sicilian ricotta cheesecake recipe
cannoli pie

limoncello cheesecake (torta di ricotta al limoncello)
honey ricotta pie
vanilla ricotta cheesecake

Equipment Recommended for Baking
Ricotta Cookies, Breads, Pancakes and Muffins
lemon ricotta cookies with lemon glaze

italian ricotta cookies recipe
banana bread with ricotta
banana ricotta muffins

lemon ricotta pancakes
orange ricotta muffins with strawberry jam
chocolate chip cherry scones

zeppole
Pastries, Dips and Parfaits
low carb keto berry ricotta dessert recipe

roasted red grapes with fresh thyme, ricotta cheese crostini
healthy persimmon dessert
ricotta and white bean dip with roasted strawberries

italian cannoli with ricotta
herbed ricotta and roasted radish toasts
cannoli dip

raspberry almond ricotta parfaits
roasted peach and ricotta tartine
smooth ricotta cheese spread with honey

Other Sweet Treats
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Can I use Ricotta Cheese for Cheesecake?

Yes, you can use ricotta cheese for cheesecake. The texture will be slightly different, drier and a bit less creamy, even a little granular, but overall ricotta cheesecakes taste delicious.

What Desserts can you Make with Ricotta Cheese?

There are so many desserts that can be made with ricotta cheese. Ricotta can be used to make ricotta cheesecakes, ricotta cakes, ricotta dips, ricotta spreads, ricotta parfaits, ricotta breads, ricotta muffins or ricotta crostini just to name a few.

The possibilities are endless with ricotta as an ingredient for a sweet treat.

What Ingredients go with Ricotta?

Ricotta is a soft and mild tasting cheese which pairs well with ingredients like vanilla extract, fresh berries, lemon zest, powdered sugar. Often ingredients like flour and full fat cream are mixed in with the ricotta cheese as well to make the perfect dessert.

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Ricotta Cakes

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lemon ricotta cake with blueberry glaze

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This citrus-packed Lemon Ricotta Cake is a quick and easy bake with a fluffy texture and moist crumb. Top the cake with a colorful blueberry glaze for a truly perfect dessert!

cannoli cake recipe

If you like Sicilian Cannoli with Ricotta, then you will like this Ricotta Cake recipe. Like the cannoli but so much more!

easy blueberry mug cake

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This blueberry mug cake is a delicious dessert that is just for one! In less than 10 minutes, you can enjoy a moist and warm single serving cake.

italian lemon ricotta amaretti budino cake

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This Italian ricotta dessert falls somewhere between a cake and a pudding. You will need a Bundt pan to make this tasty lemon ricotta amaretti cake which is often served in Italy at Christmas or other holidays.

lemon ricotta cake

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This moist, not too sweet Lemon Ricotta Cake is topped with a fresh lemon glaze for a delicious snack or dessert the whole family will love!

easy ricotta cake with strawberries

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This easy ricotta cake with strawberries is a one bowl cake that you’re going to love. It’s light and reminiscent of a cheesecake but without all the fuss.

ricotta chocolate chip cake

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You’ll love my Ricotta Chocolate Chip Cake! It’s a delicious blend of ricotta, mascarpone and chocolate, stuffed between two layers of a buttery crust that will make this the best ricotta cake you’ve ever tasted.

lemon ricotta pound cake

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This Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake is an easy pound cake recipe made with ricotta cheese, flavored with lemon zest and fresh lemon juice. It’s delicious served on it’s own with a cup of tea or coffee or served for dessert with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.

If you like cakes, you'll love strawberry dream cake, mini cake desserts for party and this pistachio bundt cake.

Ricotta Cheesecakes and Pies

keto italian lemon ricotta cheesecake

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This keto-friendly Italian Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake has a sweet, tangy flavor and rich, creamy texture that is simply irresistible! It’s also easy to make and only has 4 net carbs per slice.

easy ricotta cheese pie recipe

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If you enjoy cheesecake, you have to try this easy ricotta cheese pie recipe! It’s a rich, indulgent treat that’s easy to make and perfect for holidays or celebrations. In fact, it’s a popular Italian Easter pie.

flourless ricotta cheesecake swirl brownies

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Rich and fudgy Flourless Ricotta Cheesecake Swirl Brownies with a ripple of sweet and tangy Italian-inspired cheesecake is an unexpected delicious twist on a classic brownie recipe. It’s gluten free too!

no-bake ricotta cheesecake (with raspberries)

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Refreshing no-bake ricotta cheesecake with a delicious raspberry whipping cream topping. And detailed instructions on working with gelatin.

pastiera napoletana

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Pastiera is a much loved Italian dessert pie made with ricotta, wheat berries and candied fruits scented with the fragrance of orange blossom! This speciality from Naples is found on every Easter table throughout Italy and everyone has their own version

creamy sicilian ricotta pie

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This easy Sicilian Ricotta pie with a hint of lemon is one of the creamiest, most delicious Pie you will ever make! Classic Italian Ricotta Pie is traditionally associated with Easter, but it might just be your favorite Pie all year round!

creamy baked sicilian ricotta cheesecake recipe

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Rich and creamy this Chocolate Sicilian Cheesecake is made with both ricotta and mascarpone cheeses. The perfect ending to your favourite Italian meal or an indulgent treat all on its own!

cannoli pie

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This no bake cannoli pie is the perfect dessert. Creamy ricotta filling, chocolate chips and a graham cracker crust combine to make the best cannoli pie.

limoncello cheesecake (torta di ricotta al limoncello)

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A ricotta-based Italian cheesecake that is easy to make with step by step directions. Serve as is or with your favorite topping

honey ricotta pie

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This beautiful ricotta pie is deliciously filled with creamy honey, and orange-zest flavored ricotta cheese, while the crust is subtly sweet with that perfect hint of rum.

vanilla ricotta cheesecake

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This Vanilla Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe is rich and creamy. With just 8 simple ingredients I'm sure this will be your new favorite keto cheesecake!

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Equipment Recommended for Baking

Whenever you are using ricotta to bake you'll want to make sure that you have certain equipment and supplies on hand. You may need cheesecloth and a piping bag and tips. A serving tray will come in handy to serve desserts to your guests.

You will need cake pans. Parchment paper will come in handy too, to line your cake pan. A piping bag and an offset spatula will make filling and icing cakes a snap.

Ricotta Cookies, Breads, Pancakes and Muffins

lemon ricotta cookies with lemon glaze

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These lemon infused cake-like Ricotta Cookies are soft, light, moist and totally addicting!

italian ricotta cookies recipe

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Moist and soft Italian Ricotta Cookies that have a texture similar to cake. Glazed with a simple silky smooth vanilla glaze, and decorated with colorful sprinkles, you will love these delicious cookies!

banana bread with ricotta

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This banana bread with ricotta is the most delicious banana bread you will ever have! Made with ricotta, olive oil and ripe bananas for a rich, moist breakfast bread that you’ll eat right out of the oven.

banana ricotta muffins

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These banana ricotta muffins are a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack. They are made with ripe bananas, creamy ricotta and chocolate chips and then baked until the tops are golden.

lemon ricotta pancakes

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

The fluffiest and most decadent ricotta pancakes with a touch of lemon. A great breakfast idea with added protein to give you an energy boost!

orange ricotta muffins with strawberry jam

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Orange Ricotta Muffins with Strawberry Jam – muffins made with ricotta cheese, flavored with orange zest and filled with strawberry jam.

chocolate chip cherry scones

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These chocolate chip cherry scones with ricotta are perfect the perfect addition to your teatime with creamy clotted cream and a sweet jam.

zeppole

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Crispy on the outside, yet light and fluffy on the inside these mini Italian donut holes will become your new favorite breakfast treat. Best of all they take less than 20 minutes , can you guess what secret ingredient makes them so irresistible?