Saffron ricotta

Saffron ricotta

Desserts

This light and fragrant dessert, ricotta with saffron, is a delicious alternative to traditional desserts.

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Saffron-infused ricotta is a delicate and refined dessert that highlights the mild flavor of sheep’s ricotta and the unique aroma of saffron. It is perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time5 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodmixture
  • Estimated cost$8.52 $2.13 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

4 people
  • $3.43
  • $5.09

Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 2 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Thoroughly mix the ricotta and saffron, adding only a small amount of sugar and three tablespoons of sweet wine. ≈ 4 min
  2. To be served in individual portions, as a dessert, alongside a glass of sweet wine. ≈ 2 min
  3. Saffron-infused ricotta cheese ≈ 3 min

The bill

Saffron ricotta

  • 600 g of sheep’s ricotta$3.43
  • saffron$5.09

Total$8.52

that's $2.13 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 600 g of sheep’s ricotta
  • saffron
  • sugar, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons of passito wine, plus a glass for serving

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