Ricotta & Mascarpone

Concepts

Want to showcase this cheese on your menu? Serve up something sensational with these innovative concepts.

Galbani® Strawberry Champagne Tiramisu

Donatella’s Cannoli Supreme Dessert Martini

Galbani® Rigatoni alla Vodka

Galbani® Holiday Hangover Pizza

Apulian Focaccia with Galbani® Mascarpone

Galbani® Three Cheese Stuffed Eggplant Dip

Galbani® Cheers To Cannoli Ice Cream

Galbani® Pineapple & Pancetta Pinsa

Galbani® Insalata Di Ricotta

Galbani® Lemon & Lavender Ricotta Cake

Galbani® Boozy Berry Mascarpone Ice Cream

Galbani® Baked Ziti With Mini Meatballs

Galbani® Three-Cheese Manicotti

Galbani® Sweet & Salty Ricotta Board

Galbani® Panna Cotta Al Mascarpone

Galbani® Ricotta-Topped Gnocchi & Eggplant

Galbani® Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Galbani® Grilled Dessert Pizza

Galbani® Mafaldine, Mushrooms & Mascarpone

Galbani® Cinque-Formaggi Artichoke Dip

Galbani® Mini Tiramisu Trifles

Galbani® Creamy Paccheri Pasta

The Metro Pizza Sicilian by Chef John Arena

Donatella’s Slice of Joy Cheesecake

Galbani® Scrumptious S'Mores Pizza

Galbani® Lemon Ricotta Zeppole

Galbani® Pumpkin Meringue Cheesecake

Galbani® Creamy Mascarpone Mushroom Farrotto

Galbani® Three-Cheese Salami Calzone

Galbani® Mascarpone Napoleon

Galbani® Zucchini Flower Pizza

Galbani® Garden Fresh Lasagna

Tastes of Summer Cheese Plate

Galbani® Seafood Stuffed Shells

Galbani® Mascarpone Coconut Crepe Cake

Galbani® Ricotta & Mascarpone Mousse

Galbani® Ravioli Alla Donatella

Galbani® Honey Truffle Bruchetta

Galbani® Limoncello Cannoli

The Winter Cheese Plate

Galbani® Whipped Ricotta Parfait

Galbani® Butternut Squash Ravioli

Galbani® Wild Mushroom Ragu

Galbani® Roasted Tomato Soup

Galbani® Ricotta Fritters

Galbani® Stuffed Zucchini Flowers

Galbani® Crostini Trio

Galbani® Autumn Harvest Pie

Galbani® Fig & Pig Pizza

Galbani® Baked Mac & Cheese

Galbani® Truffle Lasagna

Galbani® Golosi

Galbani® Stuffed Chicken Roulades

Galbani® Limoncello Ricotta Cheesecake

Galbani® Lime Ricotta Pancakes

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Galbani® Tastes of Summer Cheese Plate

Perfect for your customers dining al fresco on your patio, this Summer Cheese Plate is the right size for two or three people. It features sweet fruits of the season and classic Galbani cheeses like Fresh Mozzarella, Bel Paese, and a scrumptious whipped Ricotta with fresh herbs and lemon zest.

Let these instructions be your guide, but remember—the portion sizes and accompaniments listed here are just suggestions. Use your own creativity and expertise to add a personal touch for an unforgettable plate.

This cheese plate was created by Celebrity Chef Donatella Arpaia, who also recommends serving it with a cool cocktail.

Cheese	Portion	Accompaniment
Galbani^®Fresh Mozzarella (Ciliegine)	4 oz.	Apricots, Grapes, Cherries
Galbani® Whole Milk Ricotta, whipped	4 oz.	Lemon, Fresh Herbs
Galbani® Bel Paese	1–2 oz	Dried Fruit Crisps

ARRANGING YOUR PLATE

Cheese is best enjoyed when arranged from the mildest to the most intense.

Decorate your plate with sprigs of rosemary and assorted summer fruits like grapes, cherries, and apricot slices.

For maximum flavor, remove the cheese from refrigeration 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to serving.

GALBANI® WHIPPED RICOTTA

INGREDIENTS

8 oz.	Galbani Whole Milk Ricotta
1 tbsp.	Fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp.	Whipping cream
½ tsp.	Kosher salt
	Extra virgin olive oil
	Fresh lemon zest, for garnish
	Pomegranate seeds, for garnish
	Fresh herbs, for garnish

METHOD

Using a stand mixer fitted with a wire whisk, whip the Ricotta Cheese on high speed for 1–2 minutes or until light and airy.
Add 1 tbsp. lemon juice, the heavy cream, and ½ tsp. kosher salt to the whipped Ricotta and whip again for another minute.
Transfer whipped Ricotta to a serving bowl and finish with a generous drizzle of olive oil. Garnish with lemon zest and pomegranate seeds or fresh herbs.

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