Cassata Napolitana Recipe

• 1 loaf cake (lb or possibly sponge)
• 1 1/2 pound Ricotta cheese
• 1/3 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. half & half
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 c. rum extract
• 1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate, grated
• 1/4 c. minced toasted almonds
• 1/2 c. finely diced mixed candied fruit
• 5-6 T Amaretto
• 1/2 c. butter
• 1/2 c. cream cheese
• 1 pound powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 T Amaretto
• Red food coloring

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