Richer Ricotta Frosting

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 48.4
  • Total Fat: 3.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 4.8 mg
  • Sodium: 27.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 3.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Protein: 0.5 g

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Introduction

Using my "Richer Ricotta" as a base, this is a light but very flavourful alternative to cream cheese frosting that works wonders on carrot, spice or coffee cake! You can even use it to fill cannoli in a pinch. Using my "Richer Ricotta" as a base, this is a light but very flavourful alternative to cream cheese frosting that works wonders on carrot, spice or coffee cake! You can even use it to fill cannoli in a pinch.
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    4.5 oz "Richer Ricotta"
    2 tbsp non-hydrogenated shortening
    1 tsp vanilla extract
    zest of 1 small or 1/2 large orange
    1/3 cup sifted icing sugar
    pinch nutmeg

Tips

See http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=2102734


Directions

Beat together ricotta, shortening, vanilla and orange zest in a bowl.
Add the sugar and nutmeg and beat until smooth and fluffy.
Keep in the fridge.

Serving Size: makes enough for top and filling of a 9" cake, 12 slices

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.