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Budino di ricotta
Heat the oven to 180°C. Butter a 22 cm tin and coat it with breadcrumbs.
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How long does Budino di ricotta take?
1 hr 20 min all in — 20 min prep, 45 min cook, 15 min rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 6 slices. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk, Eggs, Wheat. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Baking tray.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much sugar?
120 g of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Sheep's-milk ricotta → Cow's-milk ricotta. Milder. Drain it well, it is usually wetter.
Any tips from this recipe?
Drain the ricotta in a sieve for an hour if it looks wet. Swap the rum for Strega or Marsala if that is what the house drinks.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.