Ricotta Filling

Description

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.

Ingredients

• 28 eggs, beaten well
• 1¾ cups sugar
• 3 lbs. ricotta, fine
• 1 – 2 large (12 oz.) chocolate bar or milk chocolate with nuts (optional to taste)
• 1 small bottle citron
• 1 small bottle maraschino cherries, chopped

Directions

1. Beat eggs well, add sugar and beat.
2. Add ricotta and beat.
3. Add remaining ingredients and blend thoroughly.
4. Divide dough into 2 parts, 1 large and 1 small ball.
5. Using larger ball, roll out and line a 12-inch baking dish.
6. Pour mixture and cover with strips rolled out from small ball of dough.
7. Fill pan ¾ full.
8. Bake at 325°F for 3 hours.
9. Remove when cooled.