Pistachio Ricotta Swirl Cake

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add softened butter, fresh ricotta, and sugar to a food processor.
  2. 2Process until combined.
  3. 3Add three eggs and vanilla bean paste or extract.
  4. 4Process again.
  5. 5Add flour to the food processor.
  6. 6Pulse briefly to combine, being careful not to overwork it.
  7. 7Taste the batter.
  8. 8Pour the batter into a springform pan.
  9. 9For the pistachio paste, add pistachios and sugar to the food processor.
  10. 10Pulse for five minutes to break it down and expel the oils, turning it into a paste.
  11. 11Add oil to the pistachio paste.
  12. 12Dollop the pistachio paste onto the cake batter.
  13. 13Swirl the pistachio paste into the cake batter using a knife or spatula.
  14. 14Bake the cake.
  15. 15Serve the baked pistachio ricotta swirl cake.

Ingredients

  • softened butter
  • fresh ricotta
  • sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • vanilla bean paste or extract
  • flour
  • pistachios
  • oil

Equipment

food processorspatulaspringform panknifeoven

Tips

  • Do not overwork the batter once flour is added.

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