fresh ricotta ice cream

Desserts

Fresh Ricotta Ice Cream

Just by looking at the ingredients in this recipe I was intrigued. I was imagining the taste of a cannoli, and after making the recipe I was not disappointed. The ricotta taste really came through, while the addition of the heavy cream made it smooth and rich. I really enjoyed the hint of lemon -- it was just enough. It was also super easy putting all of the ingredients together. I give it 3 thumbs up: 1 for me, 1 for my husband and 1 for my son!

Ingredients

1 2/3 cups fresh, whole milk ricotta
3 ounces cream cheese
1 cup whole milk
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 teaspoon lemon zest, freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy cream
2-3 tablespoons chopped candied citrus peel (a combination of orange, lemon and citron)
2-3 tablespoons chopped pistachios
2-3 tablespoons chopped bittersweet chocolate

Directions

Blend cheeses, milk, sugar, rum, zest, vanilla and salt in a blender until smooth. Add cream and blend until just combined.
Freeze mixture in an ice cream maker, adding candied citrus peels, chocolate and pistachios at the end. Mix until just incorporated. Transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden. Allow to sit a few minutes to soften before scooping!