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- Rafioli Commun De Herbe Vanzati (Mint and Spinach Ravioli)
- Torta Bononiensis (Chard Pie)
- Polpette Grigliate (Spiced Scaloppine)
- Polpette Grigliate (Grilled Saltimbocca)
- Pollo Fricto Con Limone (Chicken Fried with Diced Lemon)
- Verze Piene (Cabbage Stuffed with Walnuts)
- Torta De Cerase (Cherry Cheesecake)
- Suppa Dorata (Saffron 'French Toast')
Torta De Cerase (Cherry Cheesecake)
Cheesecakes have been made in Italy since Roman times. This one seems almost modern. From Maestro Martino's "Libro de Arte Coquinaria", mid 15th Century.
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup butter, cut up
- 3 eggs yolks, lightly beaten
- ¼ cup Marsala wine
- Cherry-Cheese Filling
- Fresh Bing cherries for garnish, optional
On lightly floured board, roll out dough to fit bottom and sides of 9-inch springform pan. Place in pan, bringing sides up to about 1 inch below top edge. Chill until dough is firm.
Spread Cherry Cheese Filling evenly into crust and smooth top. Bake at 350 degrees 50 to 60 minutes or until center is set. Remove and allow to cool. Remove from springform pan. Garnish with fresh cherries. Makes 20 servings.
Cherry-Cheese Filling
- 5 cups ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons minced crystallized ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 (1-pound) can dark sweet pitted cherries, drained and halved
Beat together ricotta, Parmesan cheese and sugar in large mixer bowl of food processor. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until blended. Beat in ginger, cinnamon and white pepper. Fold in drained cherries.
Each serving contains about: 274 calories; 263 mg sodium; 112 mg cholesterol; 14 grams fat; 25 grams carbohydrates; 11 grams protein; trace fiber.
- Rafioli Commun De Herbe Vanzati (Mint and Spinach Ravioli)
- Torta Bononiensis (Chard Pie)
- Polpette Grigliate (Spiced Scaloppine)
- Polpette Grigliate (Grilled Saltimbocca)
- Pollo Fricto Con Limone (Chicken Fried with Diced Lemon)
- Verze Piene (Cabbage Stuffed with Walnuts)
- Torta De Cerase (Cherry Cheesecake)
- Suppa Dorata (Saffron 'French Toast')
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