Italy, coffee and mascarpone cheese go hand in hand – that’s always my first thought whenever I think of Italian cuisine and culture. I’m not a huge coffee lover though, I don’t drink it unless I’m in immediate need of an energy boost, but I love its aroma early in the morning and its flavor in desserts. And I love mascarpone cheese as well – the kind of love that gets close to addiction sometimes. Therefore when I was asked to come up with an Italian inspired dish, Tiramisu was my first thought. But since I like thinking outside of the box, I took the basic idea of a Tiramisu and elevated it to the next level.
A couple of days ago, we noshed on some pumpkin banana bread which was paired with this mildly spiced and creamy ricotta spread. It’s lightly sweetened but not too sweet that it overpowers the bread’s taste. Plus, it capitalizes on the creamy richness that is ricotta cheese. Want more ricotta recipes? Head here! Fall mornings …
