Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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Pumpkin Cannoli Cake Roll

My family has been serving this pumpkin roll every Christmas Eve for as long as I can remember. This last Christmas was no exception. Traditions are so heartwarming. This cake is not too sweet—the perfect ending to a special dinner. —Carolyn Rockwell, Milwaukie, Oregon

Apple Pie Ricotta Waffles

2 reviews

I had apples and ricotta cheese to use up, so instead of making a pie I decided to do something...


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Yogurt-Ricotta Cheesecake

3 reviews

I have always liked Italian ricotta cheesecakes, but they have too much sugar for me. I made a light version,...


Amaretto Ricotta Cheesecake

1 review

There's a good reason why a relative handed this cherished recipe down to me. It's a keeper! The amaretto and...


Blackberry Cheesecake Bars

6 reviews

Sugar cookie dough is a speedy way to turn ricotta and mascarpone cheeses topped with blackberries into beautiful bars. —...

Simple Stollen

7 reviews

"When it comes to seasonal sweets, this easy Christmas stollen is a recipe I know I can count on," notes...


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Ricotta-Raisin Coffee Cake

These few ingredients go together quickly so I can have a warm coffee cake to serve overnight guests for breakfast....

Ricotta Scones with Rhubarb-Orange Compote

1 review

Eaten warm with a dollop of fruit compote, these scones are a little piece of heaven. If serving to guests,...


Magnolia Dream Cheesecake

6 reviews

This is the best cheesecake you will ever taste! You'll love the light, creamy texture bursting with peach and hazelnut...


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Italian Christmas Cookies

53 reviews

A single batch of these ricotta cheese cookies is never enough. I usually make one to give away and two...


Ricotta Cheesecake

1 review

When I was a nurse, my co-workers and I regularly swapped recipes during lunch breaks. This creamy cheesecake was one...

Old-World Ricotta Cheesecake

5 reviews

I reconstructed this dessert based on an old recipe that had been in the family for years but was never...


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Italian Ricotta Easter Bread

8 reviews

I changed our family's traditional Easter bread by adding ricotta and a few other ingredients. The almond flavoring works wonders!...


Orange Chocolate Ricotta Pie

6 reviews

The orange and chocolate flavors make a classic pairing in this traditional Italian dessert. I serve it during the holidays...


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Ricotta Pie (Pizza Dolce) with Chocolate and Raspberry

My grandmother recalls ricotta pie always making an appearance on Easter when she was little. Now I've taken here recipe...


Lemon Ricotta Cake

10 reviews

This lemon ricotta cake recipe is a family gem that was passed down from my grandmother and mother. Garnished with...

Orange Ricotta Cake Roll

1 review

I come from a big Italian family where my mom cooked and baked many delicious meals and desserts from scratch....


Almond-Ricotta Twists

A very dear friend gave me this recipe so I make these to remind me of our time together. I...


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Marvelous Cannoli Cake

74 reviews

A luscious, chocolate-studded cannoli filling separates the tender vanilla layers of this rich cake, which starts with a package mix....


Lemon-Ricotta Cookies

5 reviews

I work for a special education school and our students run their own catering business. Every time they make these...