Easy Brown Sugar Cinnamon Ricotta Bake
A comforting bake combining creamy ricotta with the warmth of brown sugar and cinnamon, perfect for cozy mornings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup chopped nuts
- 1 cup fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
- Combine ricotta cheese and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl, whisk until smooth.
- Add ground cinnamon to the ricotta mixture and mix well.
- Crack in the eggs one at a time, whisk until fully incorporated.
- Sift all-purpose flour into the bowl and fold gently into the mixture.
- Pour in vanilla extract and milk, mixing until smooth.
- Fold in chopped nuts gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.
- Top with fresh berries before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 186mg