Sweets / RICETTI
Maltese ricotta trifle
Liqueur-soaked sponge with jam, sweet ricotta and fruit.
◷ 45 min / 8 servings
Method
- Beat ricotta with icing sugar and lemon zest until smooth.
- Put half the sponge in a deep bowl and drizzle with half the liqueur.
- Add half the jam, fruit and ricotta. Repeat layers with the rest.
- Scatter chocolate, cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.
✳ From the kitchen
A Maltese ricotta version; time excludes chilling.
Tradition reference
Gululu · Traditional Maltese desserts ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.