Ricotta Cake
"Our Neapolitan cake is soft as a down pillow, creamy like custard, and lightly flavored with vanilla and cinnamon. Serve wedges at room temperature with an easy sauce of fresh strawberries...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 quart whole milk
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3/4 cup arborio rice
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
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1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
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1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
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Unsalted butter, for pan
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All-purpose flour, for pan
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3 pounds fresh ricotta cheese, drained 3 hours or preferably overnight
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3 large whole eggs plus 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
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Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
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Strawberry Sauce to Make 1 1/2 Cups
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