Oven-Baked Fig & Ricotta Delight

Ingredients

- 1 cup fresh figs, sliced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to preheat fully, which should take about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare a 9x9 inch baking dish by greasing it lightly with butter.

2. Prepare the Batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.

3. Incorporate the Eggs
Add the eggs, one at a time, into the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.

4. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, using a spatula until just combined. Take care not to overmix.

5. Combine Ricotta and Figs
Gently fold in the ricotta cheese and sliced figs into the batter, ensuring even distribution of the figs throughout.

6. Bake the Dessert
Pour the fig-ricotta batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Cool and Dust
Allow the dessert to cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes. Afterward, transfer it to a serving platter and dust with confectioners' sugar for a sweet finishing touch.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time:
PT20M
20 minutes

- Cooking Time:
PT35M
35 minutes

Total Time

- PT55M
55 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

- Fig dessert
- Ricotta cake
- Baking
- Gourmet sweet
- Easy dessert recipe
- Oven-baked treat
- Seasonal fruits
- Homemade cake
- Sweet indulgence
- Fig and ricotta

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 950 calories

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