Migliaccio
Author/ Συγγραφέας: Katerina
Recipe type/ Τύπος Πιάτου: Dessert
Cuisine/ Κουζίνα: Italian
- 120 gr. / 4 oz. Fine semolina
- 500 ml / 17 oz. milk
- 175 gr. / 6 oz. Ricotta or cream cheese
- 3 eggs
- 150 gr. / 5 oz. Sugar
- Juice of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 30 gr. / 1 oz. Butter
- Caster sugar to dust on top
- Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F.
- In a deep pot pour milk and add the butter and bring to gentle boil.
- Throw slowly the semolina while stirring constantly.
- When it starts to thicken turn off heat and continue to stir for a minute.
- Remove and set aside.
- In your stand mixer add the sugar and eggs and beat until a pale colored mixture is formed.
- Stir in the ricotta or cream cheese cut in small pieces.
- Beat gently until it is incorporated.
- While the mixer is working add the lemon zest and the orange juice.
- Slowly slowly start pouring the semolina batter while the mixer is on.
- Take a round springform with diameter 22cm / 8 in. butter it and flour it.
- Pour the batter in the springform and bake until a knife comes clean and a nice golden color has formed on top.
- Remove and let cool.
- Loose the sides and place the dessert on a platter.
- Dust caster sugar on top and serve.
Recipe adapted from several sources around the net including Il Cucchiaio d' Argento
Recipe by Culinary Flavors at https://www.culinaryflavors.gr/migliaccio/
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