40+ Best Ricotta Desserts

These ricotta desserts are a delicious collection of the best desserts made with ricotta cheese from cheesecakes to cannoli, these will not disappoint!

Jump to:

• 1. Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
• 2. Italian Ricotta Cheesecake
• 3. Chocolate Chip Ricotta Ice Cream
• 4. Crustless Ricotta Cheesecake
• 5. Ricotta Strawberry Puff Pastry
• 6. Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake
• 7. Cannoli Cupcakes
• 8. Homemade Cannoli
• 9. Cherry Ricotta Pound Cake
• 10. Ricotta Cannoli Filling
• 11. Italian Sfogliatelle
• 12. Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake
• 14. Sweet Italian Ricotta Pie
• 15. Italian Lemon Ricotta Amaretti Budino Cake
• 16. Lemon Ricotta Cookies
• 17. 3 Ingredients Ricotta Cheesecake
• 18. Ricotta Frosting
• 19. Ricotta Pound Cake Cupcakes
• 20. Cannoli Dip
• 21. Raspberry Ricotta Coffee Cake
• 22. Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake
• 23. Sicilian Cheesecake 
• 24. Sfingi
• 25. Cannoli Cake
• 26. Roasted Strawberries with Whipped Ricotta Yoghurt Cream
• 27. Banana bread with ricotta
• 28. Cannoli Strawberries
• 29. Ricotta Cookies
• 30. Fresh Figs Tart
• 31. Lemon Ricotta Cake
• 32. Blueberry Ricotta Coffee Cake
• 33. Raspberry Ricotta Cake
• 34. Pumpkin Ricotta Cookies
• 35. Lemon Ricotta Ramekin Cheesecakes
• 36. Whipped Ricotta and Lemon Stuffed Crepes
• 37. Cherry Ricotta Almond Cake
• 38. Ricotta Cake with Berries 
• 39. Soffioni Abruzzesi
• 40. Ricotta Mousse with Fresh Raspberries
• 41. Italian Chocolate Cake
• 42. Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Tart
• Ricotta Desserts Faq's
• 📖 Recipe
• 40+ Ricotta Desserts: Ricotta Pancakes & More
• 💬 Comments

1. Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

These lemon ricotta pancakes are fluffy, moist, and full of lemony flavor. These pancakes are made with lemon zest, lemon juice, and ricotta cheese which makes these pancakes moist, extremely fluffy, and flavorful.

2. Italian Ricotta Cheesecake

One of my favorite Easter traditions is baking a creamy ricotta cheesecake for my family! Delicious on its own, but outrageously good with a fresh berry sauce on top!

3. Chocolate Chip Ricotta Ice Cream

This Creamy and Delicious No-Churn Ricotta Ice Cream is easy and only has four ingredients. Start the summer off right with a simple ice cream that will have everyone wanting seconds. 

4. Crustless Ricotta Cheesecake

This 7-ingredient ricotta cheesecake is a fantastic recipe. Soft and very creamy, it leaves the most wonderful aroma in your kitchen, lasts several days, and cuts like a dream. It's crustless and made with 100% ricotta cheese.

5. Ricotta Strawberry Puff Pastry

The mixture of ricotta and fresh strawberry compote are dynamic together and provides a generous touch of sweetness.

6. Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake

This Baked Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake is super creamy, light, fluffy and packed with flavours - you would never guess it's a baked cheesecake! It is a crowd-pleasing dessert the whole family will love.

7. Cannoli Cupcakes

What's better than a cannoli? Cannoli cupcakes topped with whipped ricotta frosting and topped with a mini homemade cannoli!

8. Homemade Cannoli

This traditional homemade cannoli recipe has light, crispy fried shell and is filled with a creamy whipped ricotta filling with nuts or chocolate!

9. Cherry Ricotta Pound Cake

Get ready for a rich, tender Cherry Ricotta Pound Cake baked in a 9x5 loaf pan and topped with a Cherry Cream Cheese icing!

10. Ricotta Cannoli Filling

Cannoli filling is a rich and creamy sweet cheese mixture made with a blend of ricotta and mascarpone cheese. It's traditionally used to make the Italian dessert known as cannoli, but it can also be used as a filling for cakes and sandwich cookies.

11. Italian Sfogliatelle

If you have visited the Campania region, then you must have encountered this curious-looking puff pastries called sfogliatelle. And yep, that’s not a typo, no matter how the spellcheck may tell you otherwise.

12. Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake

Celebrate the blueberry season with this rich, fluffy, and moist Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake! The sweet cream cheese icing on top elevates every bite and gives this brunch and dessert-worthy cake an extra pop of tang.

14. Sweet Italian Ricotta Pie

Sweet Italian ricotta cheese pie recipes are a traditional Italian dessert. Maybe you’ve made ricotta lemon pie which is similar but not the same. This one is a cheese pie with ricotta, vanilla, orange, and spices. 

15. Italian Lemon Ricotta Amaretti Budino Cake

This Italian ricotta dessert falls somewhere between a cake and a pudding. You will need a Bundt pan to make this tasty lemon ricotta amaretti cake which is often served at Christmas or other holidays.

16. Lemon Ricotta Cookies

This Lemon Ricotta Cookies Recipe is for all the lemon lovers out there. It’s a soft cookie with a zesty lemon and delicious glaze topped with flaky sea salt.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/1043850019859788717/

17. 3 Ingredients Ricotta Cheesecake

This magic Italian ricotta cheesecake is similar to the classic cheesecake, it's light and soft and calls for just 3 ingredients.

18. Ricotta Frosting

This creamy, fluffy whipped Ricotta Frosting is great on cupcakes, cakes, and even soft sugar cookies. It's the best thing to do with leftover ricotta, and you will love how it tastes like the inside of a cannoli!

19. Ricotta Pound Cake Cupcakes

Ricotta pound cake cupcakes topped with whipped ricotta frosting are so special! It is the flavors of a poundcake but in a small-batch form. Next time you have leftover ricotta, make this whipped ricotta frosting and spread it on anything.

20. Cannoli Dip

This cannoli dip is a blend of two types of sweet Italian cheeses, sugar and chocolate chips, all blended together to make a creamy dip that tastes just like the inside of a cannoli.

21. Raspberry Ricotta Coffee Cake

Moist and delicious, this Raspberry Ricotta Coffee Cake with Almond Streusel is oh-so-tasty as a light dinner dessert and just as delicious as a fresh, fruity coffee cake on your next brunch menu.

22. Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake

This cheesecake is super creamy and moist, with a deep chocolate flavor. It's spongier than your normal cheesecake due to the Ricotta, and it has a special, different and amazing flavor!

23. Sicilian Cheesecake 

Luxurious, light, and easy to make, this creamy Sicilian cheesecake is perfect for desserts, holidays, and every kind of celebration.

24. Sfingi

Sfingi is a delicious fried dough treat dusted generously in sugar. These are made with ricotta and are absolutely amazing. 

25. Cannoli Cake

A light cinnamon cake frosted with ricotta and mascarpone cream, the sides are covered with mini choc chips and 6 cute mini cannoli on top. An ideal dessert cake with classic cannoli flavors!

26. Roasted Strawberries with Whipped Ricotta Yoghurt Cream

Roasted strawberries with whipped ricotta yogurt cream and chopped pistachios. Looks amazing, tastes the same and it is just so easy to make it!

27. Banana bread with ricotta

This banana bread with ricotta is the most delicious banana bread you will ever have! Made with ricotta, olive oil and ripe bananas for a rich, moist breakfast bread that you’ll eat right out of the oven.

28. Cannoli Strawberries

These Cannoli Strawberries are the cannoli for people who love fruit and don’t want to turn on the oven. 

29. Ricotta Cookies

Moist and soft Italian Ricotta Cookies that have a texture similar to cake. Glazed with a simple silky smooth vanilla glaze, and decorated with colorful sprinkles, you will love these delicious cookies!

30. Fresh Figs Tart

This Fresh Figs Tart is a delicious summer treat, it's perfect for an afternoon tea or a side for a morning coffee. I love how well figs pair with ricotta and puff pastry, topped with walnuts and drizzled with maple syrup!

31. Lemon Ricotta Cake

Lemon ricotta cake is the perfect dessert. It is filled with citrus and almond flavor, while the ricotta cheese creates a rich and tender texture. This Italian cake tastes even better the next day!

32. Blueberry Ricotta Coffee Cake

Blueberry Ricotta Coffee Cake is a super moist and flavorful cake with a brown sugar oatmeal streusel topping. Made with ricotta cheese and fresh blueberries, this recipe is perfect for every occasion.

33. Raspberry Ricotta Cake

Raspberry Ricotta Cake is a deliciously moist and flavorful Italian cake made with ricotta cheese and fresh raspberries. Raspberry lovers will love this sweet treat that's perfect for any occasion!

34. Pumpkin Ricotta Cookies

Pumpkin Ricotta Cookies are deliciously soft cake-like cookies that are perfect for the fall! Use pumpkin pie spice or a combination of your favorite fall spices here.

35. Lemon Ricotta Ramekin Cheesecakes

These Italian-style lemon ricotta ramekin cheesecakes are made with ricotta and mascarpone cheeses, Greek yogurt and lemon zest for easy individual-sized desserts.

36. Whipped Ricotta and Lemon Stuffed Crepes

These whipped ricotta and lemon stuffed crepes will transport you to Paris and make you want to throw away all your pancake recipes. Light-as-air thin pancakes are stuffed with creamy, lemony ricotta and topped with a foolproof raspberry sauce.

37. Cherry Ricotta Almond Cake

This Cherry Almond Cake is made with ricotta, which creates a moist and tender cake, and topped with sliced almonds. Perfect for cherry season.

38. Ricotta Cake with Berries 

Very easy to make, this is a moist and dense lemon ricotta cake recipe topped with mixed berries that can be fresh or frozen, so it can be made year-round.

39. Soffioni Abruzzesi

Soffioni Abruzzesi is cute little Italian cupcakes or muffins filled with fluffy Ricotta cream. They are easy to make and so delicious.

40. Ricotta Mousse with Fresh Raspberries

Ricotta Mousse can be made in just 10-minutes with 4 simple ingredients. This no-bake raspberry mousse is a creamy, decadent dessert that can be made ahead of time for dinner parties.

41. Italian Chocolate Cake

Supremely moist, rich, and decadent Chocolate Ricotta Layer Cake. This cake is always a crowd-pleaser and so good with a cup of coffee! Dangerously delicious!

42. Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Tart

You can’t beat the berry and cream combination during summer and this time it’s blueberries and ricotta that steal the show. This Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Tart is refreshing and healthier than your average tart, and it looks amazing!

Ricotta Desserts Faq's

More Dessert Recipes

If you liked this post:

• Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
• Share/pin this recipe to Pinterest.
• Leave a comment down below!

📖 Recipe