Sicilian Cassata

Name: Sicilian Cassata
Ingredients: 1 lb poundcake (homemade or store bought is ok for this); 1/4 cup white Creme de Cacao; 1/4 cup cointraeu orange liqueur; 2 lbs whole milk ricotta cheese (homemade recipe if you like); 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 -2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup almonds, toasted and chopped; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (1/2 bag, I prefer mini, but you can use regular too)

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 lb poundcake (homemade or store bought is ok for this)
1/4 cup white Creme de Cacao
1/4 cup cointraeu orange liqueur
2 lbs whole milk ricotta cheese (homemade recipe if you like)
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 -2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup almonds, toasted and chopped
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (1/2 bag, I prefer mini, but you can use regular too)

Directions

1

In a small bowl, combine the creme de cacao and cointreau and set aside.
2

In a large bowl, beat the ricotta cheese and sugar until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup or more for frosting. In the large bowl, add in the vanilla and cinnamon and blend well. Fold in the nuts and chocolate chips.
3

Place slices of cake in a serving dish (approximately 8 x 8) to cover the bottom. Sprinkle with the liquor and smooth on some ricotta mixture.
4

Continue to layer until the dish is full.
5

Top with the reserved frosting and you can garnish with some additional toasted almonds.
6

Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least overnight.