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Spelt cuccìa with ricotta and cinnamon

The Sicilian Saint Lucy dessert with spelt grains, ricotta, cinnamon and chocolate.

  • 40 min
  • 1 serving
  • Vegetarian
  • Italian cuisine
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Spelt cuccìa with ricotta and cinnamon

Per serving

Calories
227 kcal
Protein
9.3 g
Carbohydrates
27.5 g
Fat
9.3 g

Values computed from the ingredients with USDA FoodData Central and the CREA tables.

Ingredients

For 1 serving

  • Farro25 g
  • Ricotta60 g
  • Dark chocolate 70%5 g
  • Honey1 teaspoon
  • Cinnamonto taste

Contains: gluten, lactose,

In season: December – January

Method

  1. Rinse the spelt in a sieve under cold water. Bring a small pan of water to the boil, add the spelt and cook over a medium heat for 30 minutes, until the grains are tender but still firm to the bite.
  2. Drain it, spread it out on a plate and let it cool.
  3. Meanwhile, work the ricotta with the honey and a pinch of cinnamon using a fork until creamy.
  4. Shave the dark chocolate with a sharp knife.
  5. Stir the cooled spelt into the ricotta cream, spoon into a small bowl and finish with the chocolate shavings and a dusting of cinnamon.

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