2 pt blueberries (reserve 1 cup
1 tsp vanilla for the topping)
24 ladyfingers
2 pt raspberries (reserve 1 cup for the, topping)
1/4 cup rum
1 sponge or pound cake
2 tbsp orange liquor
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp vodka
2 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
1/2 cup sugar
Directions
Mix ricotta, sugar and vanilla together and set aside. Combine the
orange liquor and honey, toss with the berries. Slice cake and then
cut slices into triangle pieces. Line the bottom of a 8-inch spring
form pan and sprinkle with rum. Line the sides with ladyfingers.
Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the cake layer on bottom.
Sprinkle with some berries. Place another layer of cake down and
sprinkle with orange juice and vodka mixture, ricotta cream and some
berries. The last layer should be a layer of cake. Cover with whipped
cream. Decorate with the reserved berries. Chill over night.
Source: "The Yankee Kitchen" 03-18-93 (#4) [Dora]
Servings: 10 servings
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