Fig, orange and ricotta cheesecake puddings

  • Portion size: Serves 8
  • Hands-on time 15 min, plus chilling
  • Difficulty: easy

A creamy and sweet ricotta cheese is topped with a crunchy biscuit and nut sprinkle and drizzled in an orange and fig syrup. A stunning Italian dessert that will impress your dinner guests.

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Ingredients

  • 10 digestive biscuits
  • 35g mixed honey roasted nuts
  • 35g unsalted butter, melted
  • 180g full-fat cream cheese (we used Philadelphia)
  • 125g ricotta
  • 150ml double cream
  • 6 tbsp icing sugar
  • Finely grated zest and juice 1 orange
  • 4 tbsp Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
  • 8 figs, halved or quartered
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Method

  1. In a food processor, whizz the biscuits and nuts to the texture of rough breadcrumbs. With the motor still running, pour in the melted butter until just combined. (Or put the biscuits and nuts in a plastic food bag and use a rolling pin to bash into crumbs. Transfer to a bowl, pour in the melted butter and mix well using a wooden spoon.)
  2. Put the cream cheese, ricotta, cream, sugar and half the orange zest and juice in a large mixing bowl, then beat with an electric mixer for about 3 minutes until thickened. Chill for 1 hour.
  3. Meanwhile, put the orange liqueur (see tip) and the remaining orange zest and juice in a small pan. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 5 minutes until syrupy. Remove from the heat. Add the figs, stirring gently to coat in the syrup, then leave to cool slightly.
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  5. When ready to serve, spoon the cheesecake mixture into bowls, then top with the figs, a drizzle of the orange syrup and a sprinkling of nutty crumble.

Nutrition

  • 390kcals Calories
  • 25.6g (14.5g saturated) Fat
  • 5.7g Protein
  • 29.1g (21.4g sugars) Carbs
  • 1.5g Fibre
  • 0.5g Salt

Quick wins & tips

Swap the orange liqueur with 4 tbsp orange juice, if you prefer.

Make Ahead

Make the cheesecake mix and crumbs up to 2 days ahead. Chill separately.

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