50+ Best Easy & Creamy Ricotta Desserts That You Will Bake All Year Around

These are the best Ricotta Desserts to make with this deliciously soft and creamy Italian cheese. My list of ricotta dessert recipes has delicious cakes, cookies, and more, you'll be spoilt for choice.

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• Best Ricotta Desserts
• 1. Blueberry Ricotta Cake
• 2. Creamy Sicilian Ricotta Pie
• 3. Lemon Ricotta Cookies
• 4. Lemon Ricotta Cake
• 5. Gooey Apple Ricotta Cake
• 6. Ricotta Olive Oil Cake with Strawberries
• 7. Sweet Ricotta and Honey Roasted Fig Ice Cream
• 8. Raspberry Almond Ricotta Cake
• 9. Lemon Ricotta Cake with Toasted Pistachio Frosting
• 10. No-Churn Ricotta Ice Cream
• 11. Fennel Honey Ricotta Baked Alaska
• 12. Ricotta Mousse with Fresh Raspberries
• 13. Peach Ricotta Tarts with Lemon Thyme Honey
• 14. Fresh Peach Ricotta Cake
• 15. Chocolate Chunk Ricotta Ice Cream
• 16. Ricotta Strawberry Mousse
• 17. Ricotta Peach Galette with Maple Balsamic Glaze
• 18. Cherry-Almond Ricotta Ice Cream
• 19. Orange Infused Sweet Ricotta Peach Cookies
• 20. Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
• 21. Ricotta, Orange and Dark Chocolate Tart
• 22. Raspberry Orange Pistachio Ricotta Cake
• 23. Whipped Ricotta & Blueberry Tart
• 24. Cranberry Orange Ricotta Cake
• 25. Ricotta and Orange Bombolini
• 26. Blueberry Ricotta Lemon Sweet Rolls
• 27. Blood Orange Ricotta and Olive Oil Bundt Cake
• 28. Ricotta Chocolate Chip Cake
• 29. Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake
• 30. Triple Chocolate Ricotta Cookies
• 31. Honey Ricotta Cheesecake
• 32. Raspberry Ricotta Chocolate Cake
• 33. Pumpkin Ricotta Cheesecake
• 34. No Crust Italian Pear and Ricotta Cheesecake
• 35. Chocolate Ricotta Torte
• 36. Raspberry Lemon Ricotta Muffins
• 37. Ricotta Pound Cake Cupcakes with Whipped Ricotta Frosting
• 38. Ricotta Crumb Bars
• 39. Raspberry Ricotta Bundt Cake
• 40. Lemon-ricotta bars with shredded coconut
• 41. Baked Vanilla Ricotta Pudding
• 42. Lemon Ricotta Mousse
• 43. Cranberry Ricotta Cake
• 44. Ricotta And Buttermilk Ice Cream
• 45. Cranberry Almond Ricotta Cake
• 46. Limoncello Ricotta Tiramisù
• 47. Chocolate and Orange Ricotta Ice Cream
• 48. Ricotta al Caffè
• 49. Strawberry Ricotta Muffins
• 50. Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake
• 51. Raspberry Ricotta Mousse Cakes
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• 50+ Best Easy & Creamy Ricotta Desserts That You Will Bake All Year Around

Whether you love ricotta or have some in the fridge you need to use up, bake one of these irresistible ricotta desserts recipes, and thank me later!

Best Ricotta Desserts

1. Blueberry Ricotta Cake

This decadent and moist ricotta cake is loaded with fresh blueberries and topped with a lemon glaze. No one can resist the combination of lemon and blueberries, and this easy recipe showcases it perfectly.

2. Creamy Sicilian Ricotta Pie

The creamy Ricotta cheese filling in this pie contrasts so beautifully with the buttery pie crust. Honestly, no one can ever stop after one slice of this lemon ricotta dessert. It is traditionally a European dessert enjoyed at Easter time, but I say you can have a slice at any time of year.

3. Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Soft and chewy cookies with an amazing lemon flavor are my new favorite kind! Making cookies with ricotta gives them an incredibly tender texture. Bake these cookies to take as a potluck dessert, but make a double batch as they will disappear quickly.

4. Lemon Ricotta Cake

This delicious, easy Italian Lemon ricotta cake is by far one of the best lemon desserts you will ever try. Made with fresh lemons, creamy ricotta cheese, and a hint of vanilla extract, it has a gently sweet, citrusy flavor and an irresistible melt-in-your-mouth texture that resembles a moist sponge cake

5. Gooey Apple Ricotta Cake

Undoubtedly, no one will be able to resist this ricotta apple cake. Full of apple flavor, it tastes delicious, warm, or at room temperature. I also love it served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top.

6. Ricotta Olive Oil Cake with Strawberries

Baking cakes with olive oil results in a super moist sponge, and adding ricotta to the mix gives it even more of a boost. This strawberry ricotta cake is bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and is fast becoming one of my favorite ricotta dessert recipes.

7. Sweet Ricotta and Honey Roasted Fig Ice Cream

Ricotta, figs, and honey are classic flavor combinations, and I love how they come together here in this easy ricotta ice cream recipe. Sweet and sticky fresh figs are one of my favorite fruits to use in desserts, and this is no exception.

8. Raspberry Almond Ricotta Cake

Juicy, whole raspberries are bursting out of this raspberry ricotta cake, and you won't believe how moist the almond flour sponge is. Top with flaked almonds and powdered sugar for a beautiful and tasty ricotta dessert.

9. Lemon Ricotta Cake with Toasted Pistachio Frosting

How beautiful is this cake? If you're looking for impressive ricotta desserts, this is one for you. Layers of moist lemon sponge are layered with ricotta frosting and crunchy pistachios, it is irresistible.

10. No-Churn Ricotta Ice Cream

Sometimes, simple is best. Let the flavor of ricotta shine in this plain ricotta ice cream that is so creamy and delicious. What's more, it doesn't require an ice cream machine.

11. Fennel Honey Ricotta Baked Alaska

Here's another showstopper. A stunning baked Alaska made from fennel pollen ricotta ice cream on top of a light almond sponge, encased in silky toasted meringue. In conclusion, it's divine!

12. Ricotta Mousse with Fresh Raspberries

This easy ricotta Mousse comes together in just 10 minutes and only uses 4 simple ingredients. I love an easy no-bake ricotta dessert, and what's more, you can make this creamy raspberry mousse ahead of time so it works really well for busy hosts.

13. Peach Ricotta Tarts with Lemon Thyme Honey

Serve this peach ricotta puff pastry tart as a sweet evening treat! Sweet and juicy peaches sit on flaky, buttery pastry topped with honey-whipped ricotta. Drizzle with honey for a ricotta dessert that is sure to please.

14. Fresh Peach Ricotta Cake

Every bite of peach ricotta cake has chunks of fresh peaches and crunchy toasted almonds. Ripe peaches with almond flavor are such a tasty combination. Simply put, it is irresistible!

15. Chocolate Chunk Ricotta Ice Cream

I love ice cream recipes with chocolate chips! Chunks of chocolate come with every bite of this creamy ricotta ice cream that tastes just as good on its own as it does with other desserts.

16. Ricotta Strawberry Mousse

Here's a super light and refreshing strawberry ricotta mousse with a tart blackberry compote topping. What's more, you only need six ingredients to make it! A splash of maple syrup adds a touch of extra natural sweetness to the mousse in addition to all that fresh berry flavor.

17. Ricotta Peach Galette with Maple Balsamic Glaze

I love an easy galette recipe (try also my strawberry galette). The crust is so simple to make, and then the creamy egg and ricotta custard filling is super creamy and delicious. Topped with juicy, bubbling peaches and a simple balsamic glaze, this is surely a ricotta dessert recipe you have to make.

18. Cherry-Almond Ricotta Ice Cream

Cherry and almond are a flavor pairing made in heaven. Try this silky-smooth ice cream with ricotta and you'll be enjoying it all summer long. If you love fresh cherries, you'll certainly love this dessert recipe.

19. Orange Infused Sweet Ricotta Peach Cookies

Now, this dessert will get everyone talking. Sweet ricotta peach cookies infused with orange flavor are surely one of the most impressive desserts with ricotta you could make. The tender cookies are filled with whipped ricotta, dyed pink, and finally, rolled in sugar to resemble cute little mini peaches.

20. Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes certainly melt in your mouth and make a delicious dessert or breakfast! What's more, they are super easy to make and have the most intense and zingy lemon flavor. I'd serve these desserts made with ricotta cheese at a brunch party.

21. Ricotta, Orange and Dark Chocolate Tart

Deep and intense chocolate flavor cut through with orange is one of my favorites. And this creamy tart filling with ricotta also has a warm hit of rum and raisins too, so that makes it double the trouble.

22. Raspberry Orange Pistachio Ricotta Cake

Made with brown butter and ricotta cheese studded with raspberries this almond ricotta cake is super moist and comes together in minutes. Decorated with orange slices and slivers of pistachio nuts, it then has a delicious citrus tang and nutty crunch, too. Simply put, it's a must-try!

23. Whipped Ricotta & Blueberry Tart

The pile of juicy whole blueberries on top of this tart is bursting with blueberry flavor. A smooth and silky tart filling sits inside a crispy and buttery shell, so every bite has taste and texture and leaves you wanting more.

Try these other blueberry desserts, too!

24. Cranberry Orange Ricotta Cake

Why not make this ricotta cranberry cake for Thanksgiving? It's certainly festive. This cake's amazing moistness comes from the ricotta cheese in the cake batter, and the freshly squeezed orange juice and zest give it such a lift. What's more, it is delicious enough on its own that it doesn’t even require frosting, and no mixer is required to make it.

25. Ricotta and Orange Bombolini

Italian bomboloni donuts are soft and tender morsels from heaven thanks to the ricotta in the mix. Baked until fluffy and served warm, these cute Italian ricotta desserts are tossed in elegant and aromatic orange and fennel sugar.

Certainly, this might become one of my favorite types of donuts!

26. Blueberry Ricotta Lemon Sweet Rolls

The pillowy, soft, and buttery dough for these sweet rolls is swirled with blueberry jam and baked with a sticky honey butter glaze. It allows each sweet roll to become caramelized and sticky, and if that isn't enough they are then frosted with a light, creamy, whipped ricotta icing. Undoubtedly, they are irresistible!

27. Blood Orange Ricotta and Olive Oil Bundt Cake

Tender and light ricotta bundt cake is super moist due to the olive oil in the batter. Crisp and caramelized blood orange zest forms a beautiful decoration, along with vibrant pink blood orange syrup. Certainly, I think it tastes as good as it looks!

28. Ricotta Chocolate Chip Cake

Here's a classic Italian ricotta recipe: chocolate chip ricotta cake. It's destined to be enjoyed with a cup of hot coffee in a charming Italian cafe, but there's no need to hop on a plane. Make this easy ricotta dessert and then you get all the benefits without leaving home.

29. Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake

I love a moist pound cake stuffed with juicy blueberries. Adding ricotta to the cake batter gives it amazing moisture, so it has so much bounce and a really light crumb. A simple glaze is the icing on the cake (literally). Furthermore, this is actually a very easy recipe to make. It's surely foolproof!

30. Triple Chocolate Ricotta Cookies

Triple chocolate? Triple yes. Soft and chewy ricotta cookies made with so much chocolate it should be illegal. Try them and see, but you may want to bake a double batch. Simply put, they're addictive!

Try some of these other types of cookies next.

31. Honey Ricotta Cheesecake

Italian ricotta cheesecake sweetened with honey and served with bruleed figs is certainly destined to be one of my favorite desserts. Sweet and sticky figs are so tasty with rich and creamy cheesecake, and trust me, once you've made cheesecake with ricotta, you'll never go back!

Of all the different types of cheesecake, it might be my favorite.

32. Raspberry Ricotta Chocolate Cake

Rich and fudgy chocolate ricotta cake is dense and intense. Pure decadence! Fresh raspberries are perfect with dark chocolate and ricotta also gives just the right amount of acidity to cake batter. In conclusion, make this ricotta dessert recipe next!

33. Pumpkin Ricotta Cheesecake

Undoubtedly, this is one of the best ricotta desserts for fall. Spiced ricotta pumpkin cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust and brown sugar. I'd certainly serve this on Thanksgiving instead of pumpkin pie!

Try some of these other fall desserts, too!

34. No Crust Italian Pear and Ricotta Cheesecake

Here's another classic Italian cheesecake, this time made with pears and ricotta. It has a super light and creamy texture, and the pears in the batter and on top add extra sweetness and great texture! The design looks so professional, I doubt anyone will believe you made it yourself. Simply put, it's one to try.

35. Chocolate Ricotta Torte

A dense and rich ricotta chocolate torte is surely an elegant dessert for any special occasion. The ricotta adds such a creamy texture without being too rich, and the flavors are all perfectly balanced.

If you love chocolate desserts, this is definitely one to make.

36. Raspberry Lemon Ricotta Muffins

Extra special raspberry lemon ricotta muffins. They’re both light & rich, with beautifully sweet and juicy summer raspberries studded throughout, creamy ricotta cheese folded into the batter, and a subtle hint of lemon flavor. Simply perfect for breakfast or an afternoon tea snack.

37. Ricotta Pound Cake Cupcakes with Whipped Ricotta Frosting

Arguable, who doesn't love an easy pound cake recipe? It makes baking so simple. These ricotta cupcakes are just as dense and delicious as you'd expect from a pound cake recipe, and then the ricotta frosting on top is silky, creamy, and delicious.

38. Ricotta Crumb Bars

Serve ricotta crumb bars for dessert and wait for the compliment to roll in. Honestly, they are so tender, creamy, and soft. The sandy, buttery crust is the perfect contrast to the sweet ricotta cream filling. Certainly, they'd also make easy ricotta desserts for potluck as you can package them up so easily.

39. Raspberry Ricotta Bundt Cake

Here's a soft and tender bundt cake recipe with ricotta cheese that is so perfectly moist it's insane. A dusting of powdered sugar and freeze-dried raspberries certainly makes it look so professional, too.

Do you ever have trouble with bundt cakes? Here's how to get cake out of a bundt pan every time.

40. Lemon-ricotta bars with shredded coconut

Level up the refreshing duo of lemon and ricotta with shredded coconut in the crust of these easy ricotta bars. But the best thing about this ricotta dessert is how simple it is. Whilst it might look complicated, it is actually super simple, anyone could make it!

41. Baked Vanilla Ricotta Pudding

Here's a recipe for a classic baked Italian ricotta pudding. It has a deliciously creamy vanilla flavor and only five simple ingredients. What's more, it takes hardly any time, too! Surely it's one for your list.

42. Lemon Ricotta Mousse

Light, refreshing, and creamy? Sign me up! Make this super easy ricotta lemon mousse and serve it on warm summer days, or perhaps as a BBQ dessert.

43. Cranberry Ricotta Cake

Bursting with fresh cranberries, this cranberry ricotta cake couldn't be easier to make! It would work so well in a holiday dessert spread and is full of festive cheer. What's more, no fancy equipment is required to make it.

44. Ricotta And Buttermilk Ice Cream

Using buttermilk in ice cream gives it this extra something special, and you definitely won't regret adding it! Serve a scoop of this ricotta buttermilk ice cream with cakes and pastries and it will elevate them to new heights.

45. Cranberry Almond Ricotta Cake

The addition of candied almonds to this cranberry almond ricotta cake gives it the perfect contrast of textures. Moist sponge, juicy cranberries, and sweet, crunchy almonds are a match made in heaven!

46. Limoncello Ricotta Tiramisù

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Now, I love making a classic tiramisu, which is made with mascarpone. But swapping it out for ricotta and adding a little splash of Limoncello is genius! The lemon cuts through it perfectly, giving a zesty freshness to the rich, creamy filling and ladyfingers.

47. Chocolate and Orange Ricotta Ice Cream

I could certainly finish a whole tub of this ricotta dessert recipe. A light and zesty orange ice cream made with ricotta, studded with dark chocolate shards for a sweet yet almost bitter bite. In conclusion, sign me up for seconds!

48. Ricotta al Caffè

Imagine you're relaxing in a classy Italian cafe, and watching the world go by as you eat this deceptively simple ricotta dessert. Creamy ricotta is mixed with espresso coffee and a little splash of Frangelico liqueur to liven things up. It's certainly rather delicious...

49. Strawberry Ricotta Muffins

Plump, moist, and tall muffins with that perfect domed top, bursting with strawberries and the trademark texture that ricotta brings. You will undoubtedly need to bake a double batch of these muffins, as they will surely disappear fast.

50. Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake

An easy ricotta pound cake recipe is handy when friends or family are coming over. Slice this up while it's still warm, and they'll never leave! What's more, this easy ricotta loaf cake is a one-bowl job.

51. Raspberry Ricotta Mousse Cakes

How elegant do these beautiful pink domes of ricotta mousse look, perfectly shaped and sitting on a sponge base? Surely, no one will believe you didn't make them yourself. Garnished with fresh berries, they are certainly the perfect ricotta dessert to make when you want to impress.

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