Traditional Cassata Siciliana

Traditional Cassata Siciliana

sicilianfoodculture.com

Same as many of other Sicilian recipes, it is thought that the Cassata is of Arab origin (from the Arabic word quas'at, " bowl"), and has been created between the ninth and the eleventh century. The...

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Cooking tools:

  • Rolling pin
  • Cake pan
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Kitchen scale
  • Cake board
  • Offset spatula
  • Saucepan
  • Stove
  • Mixing bowl
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Ladle
  • Spatula
  • Glass
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • Almond flour 200gr
  • Sugar 200gr
  • Water 50gr
  • Green colouring for food
  • Sheep ricotta 500gr
  • Sugar 300gr
  • Zuccata 50gr (cut into small cubes)
  • Dark chocolate 50gr (flakes or chips)
  • Vanilla bean seeds
  • Rum 1/2 glass
  • Sugar
  • Water
  • Candied fruit for decorating
  • Sponge cake 35cm x 40cm

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