Cassata Rustica - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Cassata Rustica is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 pounds 3 1/4 ounces/1 kg fresh ricotta cheese
- 7 ounces/200 g semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 7 ounces/200 g candied fruit, such as oranges, chopped
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 store-bought pie shell, baked and cooled in pie plate
- Sponge cake, sliced, or savoiardi cookies ( ladyfinger cookies)
- 1/2 cup rum
- 3 tablespoons icing sugar
Instructions
- Mix together the ricotta, chocolate, candied fruit and 4 tablespoons of the granulated sugar in a mixing bowl, and then spread evenly into the pie crust. Lay slices of sponge cake on top of the filling close to the crust. Heat 1/2 cup water in a saucepot, and then remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and the rum. Lightly coat the sponge cake with the rum water using a pastry brush. Place a plate on top of the cake and then invert and sprinkle with the icing sugar. Refrigerate 1 hour and serve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Cassata Rustica recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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