Ricotta Cheesecake Sicilian Style In ancient Greece mizithra, a soft cheese, mixed with honey and fruits, baked or unbaked, was the primitive form of cheesecake: it was prepared for special occasions or to offer to… 

The Cassata Siciliana Trifle ( Zuppa di Cassata – Cassata na’ Suppiera ) This delicious and famous Sicilian cake, originally made in Palermo, is classically prepared in a special mold, covered on the sides with… 

Homemade Cassata Siciliana ( Cassata Siciliana Casalinga ) When the special Cassata mold is not available, the cassata can be built in layers like a layer cake. The taste will be as good as that… 

Cassata Siciliana Classic Style At one time when the Cassata was sold by the size, they were made light, not too sweet, with its unique flavor that was a joy to taste. Now that the… 

Ricotta Cake Cassata ( Torta di Ricotta – Cassata ‘Nfurnata ) One of my family preferred torte (cake) is the baked Cassata. In Palermo, it can be bought in pastry shops, le dolcerie where it… 

Introduction to Cassata Siciliana There are many myths about the Cassata Siciliana. It is described in many recipes as a wedding cake, made with whipped cream, and with emphasis to the fact that it is very… 

Spagnolette – Ricotta Pastries The ricotta produced in Marsala gives an inimitable characteristic to Sicilian pastries and cakes made with ricotta cream; cookies and biscuits are baked with traditional recipes; cannoli, Cassate, cappidduzzi – a dessert… 

Lady Fingers with Ricotta Cream (Homemade Cassatine di Ricotta) This type of dessert is the homemade version of the Cassatine sold in Palermo’s pasty’s shops. The Cassatine are pastries made with a round piece of… 

Ricotta Pastry Parfait ( Bicchieri con Ricotta, Frutta e Biscotti Dolce da Cucchiaio ) This type of delightful dessert is well accepted to conclude a dinner or enjoy it on a cold afternoon with a… 

Cannoli ( Cannoli – Cannuola ) The Cannolo is a famous Sicilian pastry prepared all over the world. Although there are some variations, the classic Cannolo, which originated in Palermo, consists of a crunchy and…