
TOTAL TIME 1 hour DIFFICULTY not too tricky
INGREDIENTS:
300 gr. fresh ricotta
200 gr. plain flour
100 gr. cornflour
100 gr. unsalted butter
100 gr. chocolate chips
200 gr. caster sugar
3 fresh eggs
120 gr. yogurt
1 baking powder
zest of 1 lemon
1 pinch of salt
TOPPING:
iced sugar
DIRECTIONS:
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Preheat the oven to 180°
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Grease the tin (26 cm.) or put a baking paper.
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Sift the flour with baking powder and salt. Melt the butter.
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Sift the ricotta in a bowl, then process with the sugar in a food processor or planetary and mix well for about 10 minutes.
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Pour into little by little the flour mixture, 3 egg yolks, the lemon zest. Beat for a few minutes until thoroughly mixed.
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Add the melted butter and the yogurt, then stir in the chocolate flakes and pulse for a few minutes.
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Pour into a large and clean bowl the egg whites and whisk them until stiff.
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Gradually add to the ricotta mixture, one spoon at a time until it has all been added. Whisk for a few minutes.
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Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin.
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Bake for 40 minutes or until well risen and golden. Leave to cool for a few minutes, then lift on a wire rack and allow to cool for longer.
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Dust lightly with sifted icing sugar.
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