Amaretto Ricotta (Cheese) Cake Recipe - Glen And Friends Cooking

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Amaretto Ricotta (Cheese) Cake Recipe - Glen And Friends Cooking
This isn't really an Italian recipe... it has Italian elements, but I'm sure it will cause purists to have conniptions. But alas I don't really care what they think because this Amaretto Ricotta Cheesecake is amazing.
Ingredients:
250 mL (1 cup) raisins
30 - 45 mL (2-3 Tbsp) Amaretto / Disaronno
250g almond biscotti, or amaretti cookies
75 mL (1/3 cup) butter, melted
500g (1Lb) ricotta
4 eggs
175 mL (⅔ cup) sugar
60 mL (¼ cup) flour
2 mL (½ tsp) baking powder
Pinch salt
Sugar for toasting
Method:
Preheat oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
Soak the raisins in the Amaretto.
Crush the cookies, and mix in the melted butter.
Press the cookie mixture into the base of a 9” springform pan, and bake for 10-15 minutes.
Separate the eggs, whites in one bowl to whip, and the yolks in another bowl.
Whip the eggs, adding some of the recipe sugar - whip until smooth and glossy.
In the bowl with the yolks mix in the ricotta, sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.
Fold in the egg whites and the soaked raisins.
Pour the batter over the cookie base and bake for about an hour.
When baked, sprinkle some sugar over top and toast with a kitchen torch or under a broiler.
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@caroleflynn1207 11 ай бұрын

You can always tell when Glen is happy with the results, he does a little dance and "MMM" several times 👏👏👏

@rebeccaturner5503 11 ай бұрын

Love that line "Lets not talk about it... lets just have some"!!!

@CathodeRayNipplez 11 ай бұрын

Cleanest oven on YT 😆

@lellab.8179 11 ай бұрын

In Italian we often call apricot pits "mandorle di albicocca" which is "apricot almonds", so almonds it is. 😁 This cake seems delicious! Luckily, I live in Italy, so ricotta is pretty cheap. Thanks for the recipe. 😋

@murlthomas2243 11 ай бұрын

I never made cheesecake because the recipes were long, involved, and honestly, complicated. You make it seem doable. Thank you Glen.

@evelynwaugh4053 11 ай бұрын

It really isn't complicated, as even I, who have never owed a springform pan or most other kitchen equipment, can easily make them. You can use a 9 inch pie pan instead. I think the best recipe for cheesecake uses sour cream which is added as a second, thin, layer.

@Jeffffrey0902 10 ай бұрын

I think the hardest part in making normal cheesecakes should be the baking. Try turning a whole cake into small individual cakes and it'll be much easier.

@martapinkston6913 11 ай бұрын

I love Glen's little happy dance! When a recipe turns out even better than predicted, I get happy feet, too😊

@keithc.mccormic7159 11 ай бұрын

If you don’t like raisins, dried cherries might work well as a substitute.

@smwillia 11 ай бұрын

I was thinking Amaretto soaked chopped dried apricots.

@TerraPosse 11 ай бұрын

I hate raisins and was already thinking of alternatives that go well with almonds. Cherries are a top drawer.

@Rickettsia505 11 ай бұрын

I made one that used Citron and pignola nuts (pine or pinon). Very nice.

@Mel-su9sf 11 ай бұрын

Dried cherries were my thought too. Add fresh Bing cherries to garnish for serving.

@rudydedogg6505 10 ай бұрын

Cherries.....that's a great idea! I was thinking cranberries.

@lesliemoiseauthor 11 ай бұрын

It makes me so happy that Glen has such a wide understanding of flavors, and the knowledge of adaptation. Very encouraging.

@Owell85 11 ай бұрын

That's one thing I love about his page. And that he never stresses that you have do something this way or it won't work. Or use a certain name brand ingredient.

@Owell85 11 ай бұрын

And he always offers lots of substitions.

@lesliemoiseauthor 11 ай бұрын

@@Owell85 💯

@lesliemoiseauthor 11 ай бұрын

@@Owell85 "It'll be okay," his catchphrase, got me through some hard times.

@randallthomas5207 11 ай бұрын

I make a similar cake but use ground almonds in the crust instead of the cookies, and add diced dried apricots instead of the raisins. And I sometimes cover the top with almonds in halves of dried apricots, and then melt some apricot jam, and pour it over as a glaze.

@timothyjohnston4083 11 ай бұрын

Instead of Amaretto-infused raisins, toss in some orange zest and Grand Marnier, with a vanilla wafer crust.

@evelynwaugh4053 11 ай бұрын

That sounds tasty!

@auntlynnie 10 ай бұрын

Oooh, as someone who doesn’t like amaretto, this sounds amazing!

@DaleyKreations 11 ай бұрын

Dear Glen, We mean this in the most LOVING, RESPECTFUL way possible - you are a bad, bad man XD

@chronovore3726 11 ай бұрын

Cool recipe! At least in the US, Disaronno is usually 28% ethanol and the vanilla extract I use is 35%. Either way, it's a relatively small amount and shouldn't be an issue for anyone. Honestly, the sugar content should be more of a concern for people who want to worry.

@paulmccool378 11 ай бұрын

My daughter is allergic to nuts, and I REALLY don't like raisins, but I'm thinking I might give this a shot with dried blueberries soaked in Limoncello, with a graham cracker or crushed Biscoff crust...

@Jacob-Vivimord 11 ай бұрын

"I don't soak my raisins" would look good on a t-shirt.

@allegg8804 11 ай бұрын

If he is dancing, dam that must be good cake. Thank you for all your knowledge.

@loriki8766 11 ай бұрын

WOW! That looks delicious! I can think of all sorts of variations too: chocolate cookie crust with almond bits in it, dates instead of raisins (I don't like raisins) or dried peaches & peach liquor, 🤔 perhaps a dark chocolate drizzle before serving? 😋 So many possibilities.

@marybretired 11 ай бұрын

If you have it, using a 1/3 or 1/2 C dry measuring cup to press the base in all around the round edge works a whole lot better than using your hand.

@darnstewart 11 ай бұрын

I'm conflicted by your suggestion. My touch of ocd loves that idea, but my laziness refuses it outright.

@lesanelms7939 11 ай бұрын

"I don't often soak my raisins. I don't often soak them at all." - Dr Seuss entered the studio.

@Theaterverslaafde 11 ай бұрын

Looks in essence like a German Käsekuchen. That uses Quark, kwark in Dutch. Amaretto soaked raisins are a nice twist 👍🏻

@Warrior-In-the-Garden 11 ай бұрын

I love to see Glen do his happy dance.

@fourutubez7294 11 ай бұрын

I love his little happy dance.

@janeyant2375 11 ай бұрын

I always soak my raisins in brandy. Makes for fabulous oatmeal cookies 🍪 😋 Amaretto Limoncello would be good, as well.

@thetattedpharmacist3215 11 ай бұрын

I'd use Frangelico in the raisins and do a chocolate swirl through the cake mix. Chocolate and hazelnut is my fave combination 🫠

@lizhood6132 11 ай бұрын

Looks great - I think I'll adapt it to use the soft goat's cheese I get in the market, my kumquats in syrup and a ginger biscuit (maybe with some orange rind) base. Apart from that it'll bde the same!!

@TamarLitvot 11 ай бұрын

That sounds wonderful!

@rocketranger1000 10 ай бұрын

I live in the Philippines and it.is all about substitutions here. I make my own greek yogurt so a thick greek yogurt, drained, is what I use for anything using ricotta. I even use yogurt for my cheese lasagna and it turns.out wonderful.

@Indigolden 11 ай бұрын

That is one of the most beautiful desserts you’ve made, Glen!

@mr.esmusic3079 11 ай бұрын

The dance of joy!

@robviousobviously5757 11 ай бұрын

overnight soak of raisins in spiced rum for a sour cream raisin cake makes it sooo much better..

@mikea77 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Glen. We can’t wait to try this. I was happy that you mentioned cottage cheese as an exchange for ricotta. Growing up, my Mom would use dry cottage cheese for her cheesecake. It was great. It was always requested at our family reunion. It’s very difficult to find dry cottage cheese here; the only time I see it is in December for holiday baking. Thanks, again!

@AdjunctFacultyWA 10 ай бұрын

I made this cake - had some drips so recommend putting a pan underneath. Lovely lovely flavor and texture. Gem of a recipe.

@joeseeking3572 11 ай бұрын

I already saved this one - but the dance proved it :)

@jgt2598 10 ай бұрын

Definitely gonna make this but with cherries and dried cranberries instead of raisins.

@jas8815 11 ай бұрын

This dessert looks right up my alley. I've never been fond of dark raisins, but I LOVE golden raisins. To me, they've always tasted vaguely like apricots or maybe that's just because of their color. Anyway, I think they'd pair nicely with the almond flavor. Thanks for this recipe!

@lauraalt7863 6 ай бұрын

I’m not a fan of raisins either but I’m going to try dried cherries 🍒👍

@tggasser 11 ай бұрын

The new light at the end is perfect.

@MGM_Think 11 ай бұрын

Great recipe! We don't have anything with alcohol sold where I live So I'd substitute that [Amaretto] with [cold brew coffee concentrate], it'll be a: coffee-raisins-almond cheesecake with caramelized sugar on top. it might be worth a try. Thanks.

@yvonnepeltier9815 11 ай бұрын

That sounds good. Or might there be amaretto-flavored (non alcoholic) coffee or amaretto-flavored coffee creamer available there?

@user54389 11 ай бұрын

Amaretto coffee syrup is also a thought!

@littleshopintheshed 7 ай бұрын

Disaronno and Coke Slurpee. Official taste of summer!!!

@yogoombah2356 11 ай бұрын

I LOVE RAISINS!

@patrickdurham8393 11 ай бұрын

The old tappa tappa! IYKYK

@RandyFasnacht 11 ай бұрын

Love Glen and this station. I haven't watched for long, but it seems like he just has one friend?

@ErinChamberlain 10 ай бұрын

I need this in my life. I LOVE ricotta and I also love mascarpone. My two favorite cheese! Beautiful job Glen!

@MrChristopherMolloy 11 ай бұрын

Great vid! I'd substitute dried cherries for the raisins and I might add sliced almonds to that brulee.

@robertshepherd5163 11 ай бұрын

I'd recognize Chef John's (Foodwishes) ooooooold Tappa Tappa anywhere. Thanks for the recipe and all the great videos.

@smwillia 11 ай бұрын

I am sure that Amaretto soaked chopped dried apricots would be good as a raisin substitute to amp up the apricot-almond flavors.

@billshepherd4331 11 ай бұрын

That truly sounds fantastic!

@karensupplee1726 6 ай бұрын

My mom used to make this, but she used dried cherries. It was delicious.

@beaver6d9 11 ай бұрын

That looks awesome

@donnaclinton5578 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Glen, looks great!

@anna9072 11 ай бұрын

That looks SO yummy.

@rabidsamfan 11 ай бұрын

I love that you brought out the torch.

@NannaCarlstedt2 11 ай бұрын

A really fine cake, thank you Glen!

@liddybird3608 11 ай бұрын

Glen has such a gleeful cackle. So fun.

@user-gz7wv4kh7f 10 ай бұрын

I think it's more a happy chortle.

@arcuda2001 10 ай бұрын

that looks fabulous!!! thank you 😊

@jeremyjonesone 10 ай бұрын

Made this today. Turned out amazing. Super easy but very impressive

@teresapentk5373 11 ай бұрын

Looks delicious!!!

@ElGordo536 11 ай бұрын

I know I have to do the recipe if Glen starts to dance during the taste test.... Great channel

@Iceland874 10 ай бұрын

Have to say this sounds out of this world. I love all of the above. Thanks for the video!

@23Roucky 10 ай бұрын

Je vais le faire ce weekend ! Merci pour les belles recettes !!

@remiewatkins8032 10 ай бұрын

Nice just love it Thanks Glen

@n.o.9575 11 ай бұрын

Amaretto is so good, I've got some on the kitchen counter. Disaronno is the best. An Amaretto Sour is my favourite after work mix.

@toddfryman6178 11 ай бұрын

I really want to try this one I love raisins!!

@VeretenoVids 11 ай бұрын

Oooohh! I'm going to try this with dried cherries!

@KusaFromBerlin. 5 ай бұрын

i really wanna try that one!

@Ottawa411 11 ай бұрын

My wife loves cheesecake. This looks like a fantastic alternative to the one she typically makes. Thanks yet again Glen.

@GeorgeDaniels-me7ru 11 ай бұрын

looks good.

@natileecosine1294 11 ай бұрын

Yummy 😋 ❤

@robylove9190 10 ай бұрын

Oh Yum ❤

@amartini51 10 ай бұрын

Love the detail about picking the sugar that’s in the front of the cabinet!

@user-iy1yy6pl5x 11 ай бұрын

Good show as always thank you kindly

@Pammellam 10 ай бұрын

This looks like a marvelous treat. And sooo easy to make. And so lovely looking. Nice job. Thank you so much for this! I wish you had used gram weights instead of mL for the sugar, flour and butter. And for the raisins too. That would would be so much easier to put together. mL are really no different from cups, you still have to use a cup… to measure in volume.

@marieokamoto5803 11 ай бұрын

That looks like the best cake of all time in all the universes, for my taste at least. 🤤

@agmin2098 11 ай бұрын

Wow..high praise😅

@charinajohansson3890 11 ай бұрын

Yummy, dispite the raisins...❤

@PurpleBox89 11 ай бұрын

I might be tempted to try this next time I do a ricotta pizza....thanks Glenn!

@SandyzSerious 11 ай бұрын

Yummy!

@owlyus 11 ай бұрын

I soak raisins in amaretto for my hermits. So good!

@verybighomer 11 ай бұрын

That looks and sound delicious. The cake right from the oven already looked ready to eat, but adding some crunch brings it to the next level. Not a big fan of raisins, but they work in cheesecake style cakes. With the addition of all the almondy goodness from the amaretti and the Disaronno I am pretty sure I need to give it a try.

@kathymello2654 7 ай бұрын

Immediately I thought of using Rivellete Pecan Liquor and adding toasted pecans to the crust, maybe a shortbread. I think I am making this tomorrow.

@jcboom6894 10 ай бұрын

Glen did tbe yummy dance. Gonna make this kne.

@meredithgreenslade1965 11 ай бұрын

With cherries yum

@EbonRaven 11 ай бұрын

I bet that dried/candied ginger, chopped to the size of raisins or smaller, soaked in the amaretto would do similar as the raisins... for people who just can't bring themselves to use raisins.

@Traderjoe 11 ай бұрын

This reminds me of the Sicilian cheese cake my grandma made. But her crust was a basket weave

@juliamuth8288 11 ай бұрын

I am very picky about raisins, I like them in some things, abhor them in others. Raisins would not be my choice for a cake like this. Dried cherries soaked in amaretto, however, would be divine. I might have to give that a try!

@evelynwaugh4053 11 ай бұрын

Currants are a nice raisin substitute.

@darnstewart 11 ай бұрын

Easy Glen, that sounds like a euphemism for poor personal hygiene. I don't often soak my raisins, I don't often soak them at all.

@lesliemoiseauthor 11 ай бұрын

🤣

@raineca 11 ай бұрын

I just bought Butter Tart Liqueur, I think I finally have a reason to use it!

@surlyogre1476 11 ай бұрын

"A method, not a recipe" - Glen

@asincerewoman 11 ай бұрын

Another t shirt idea!!!!

@Jeffffrey0902 10 ай бұрын

Both cottage cheese and ricotta are super pricey here so I don't think I'm going to make this cake, but you inspire me to add rum raisins into my next normal cheesecake.😋

@sjvche7675 4 ай бұрын

Benzaldehyde loved that smell, high school chem. lab had a bottle.

@robincochran7369 11 ай бұрын

That looks delicious...although when you mentioned Orange... yeah, you're speaking my language.

@smas3256 10 ай бұрын

Glen. This looks amazing. Dont have a torch or really want the crust. I was thinking this recipe could make a great oven pudding without the crust. Maybe a future project for your kitchen. Or did you already make this? Such a beautiful cake nicely done. Thanks. I enjoy watching you enjoy eating it.

@2packs4sure 11 ай бұрын

I soaked my raisins a few days ago,, first time i'd been in the bathtub in years..

@Matthew4TheWin 11 ай бұрын

That looks like a very posh Yorkshire Curd Tart.

@stephenbeevers2565 11 ай бұрын

Now I'll be cooking this in the next few days when I get to go to the shops

@swc2019 11 ай бұрын

A raisin hater here, but you almost have me convinced to try the recipe as written. Lol

@mnoxman 11 ай бұрын

For a second there it looked like Glenn was going to do a Zoidberg at a free buffet on that cake.

@CCARTER-fe2wi 10 ай бұрын

Amaretto tastes like your drinking pure sugar cane, if you drink it neat, so not nice, however in cooking, it's like a secret boost :)

@charlesstuart1119 10 ай бұрын

How about brandy soak?! Love peaches in brandy with butter can l use it for this cheesecake? ❤thank you for great videos❤

@adambrocklehurst4211 11 ай бұрын

Basically a Yorkshire curd tart!

@brendabertsch9352 11 ай бұрын

Ok this is close to grandma's kugan recipe that I lost. I can't even spell the name of the pie/cake, I don't know if it's Swedish or German but I do know that it's cottage cheese and cinnamon with a bread dough crust.

@6181green 11 ай бұрын

Disaronno is also very low proof 56 to be precise

@kestrelle5345 11 ай бұрын

Looks scrummy! Nom, nom, nom.

@janborkowski6659 Ай бұрын

Glen, those egg whites were not beaten to stiff peaks! 😂. But great recipe and Thank You!!

@GlenAndFriendsCooking Ай бұрын

Since the advent of electric beaters, and people no longer using copper bowls - the common perception of stiffly beaten egg whites has changed. Most people today beat their egg whites way past what the traditional definition was. What I achieved using a traditional method and copper bowl was 'stiff peaks' up until the mid-1930s. Even if I used an electric beater, the chemical reaction from the copper bowl would keep the egg whites in the state that I got them too with a hand whisk. Have you ever noticed that your stiff egg whites start to weep? The ones I made will never weep, and will incorporate and hold up in the baking process better.