The Migliaccio Classic and Dietetic Version

The Migliaccio Classic and Dietetic Version.

Traditional recipe and also dietetic, with classic preparation and also with the Bimby.
A typical Carnival dessert, but it is so good and delicate that you can serve it in all seasons.
That’s why in addition to the classic recipe, you will also find dietary indications for those who need to watch their calories.
An ideal dessert for all ages, to be served at the end of a meal or as a snack.
It should be kept in the fridge so you can enjoy it even in summer.

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The Migliaccio Classic and Dietetic Version
  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Rest time: 2 Hours
  • Preparation time: 30 Minutes
  • Portions: 12
  • Cooking methods: Boiling, Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All Seasons
174.93 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 174.93 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 35.98 (g) of which sugars 3.00 (g)
  • Proteins 8.11 (g)
  • Fat 9.04 (g) of which saturated 5.57 (g)of which unsaturated 3.40 (g)
  • Fibers 0.68 (g)
  • Sodium 208.17 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 141 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tbsp butter (or cow or coconut or seed oil)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 cups semolina (or couscous powdered in blender)
  • 1 1/4 cups erythritol (or 1 1/4 cups sugar or 1/2 cup stevia)
  • as needed orange zest (from one large organic orange)
  • 4 eggs (at room temperature)
  • 12 oz cow's ricotta (or sheep's ricotta)
  • as needed erythritol (powdered or powdered sugar)

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Tools

Here’s what we need to make

  • 1 Pot or the Bimby
  • 1 Bowl
  • 1 Electric whisk
  • 1 Baking pan 24 cm with removable circle
  • 1 Parchment paper

Steps

To prepare

  • The first thing to do is
    line a 9.5-inch diameter cake pan with wet and squeezed parchment paper, make the paper adhere well to the mold, and set aside.

    baking pan parchment paper
  • Put the milk, water, yogurt/butter, and salt in a pot and bring almost to a boil.
    Remove the pot from the heat and add the semolina, mixing thoroughly with a wooden spoon, and cook: 5 min, stirring constantly.

    The Migliaccio Classic and Dietetic Version
  • Transfer the semolina to a rather large bowl and let it cool slightly.
    Preheat the oven to 392°F static

    The Migliaccio Classic and Dietetic Version
  • When the semolina has become lukewarm, put the erythritol/sugar and orange zest in the bowl of your mixer or a rather large bowl, mix the powders well, and add the eggs. At this point, with electric whisks or your mixer, mix for at least 4 minutes.

  • Add the ricotta to the mixture

    ricotta eggs
  • and the cooled semolina, and mix again for 5 minutes with the whisks or with your mixer.

    semolina
  • Transfer the mixture to the cake pan and, if necessary, level the surface with a spatula.
    Place the pan on the first rack from the bottom of the oven and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour at 392°F.

    The Migliaccio Classic and Dietetic Version
  • If halfway through cooking you see that the migliaccio is coloring too much, cover it with a sheet of parchment paper.
    After time has elapsed, carefully remove from the oven and allow to cool completely

  • Before serving, sprinkle with powdered erythritol or powdered sugar.
    You can obtain powdered erythritol simply by blending it in a blender.

    Here is the Migliaccio Classic and Dietetic Version ready

    The Migliaccio Classic and Dietetic Version
  • To prepare The Migliaccio Classic and Dietetic Version, the first thing to do is
    line a 9.5-inch diameter cake pan with wet and squeezed parchment paper, make the paper adhere well to the mold, and set aside.

    baking pan parchment paper
  • Put the milk, water, yogurt/butter, and salt in the bowl and set the Boiler /203°F. If you have the TM6, cook for 5 minutes at 203°F speed 1.
    Add the semolina, mixing thoroughly with the spatula, and cook: 5 min./194°F/speed 2.

    The Migliaccio Classic and Dietetic Version bimby
  • Transfer the semolina to a rather large bowl and let it cool slightly. Wash and dry the bowl.
    Preheat the oven to 392°F static.

    The Migliaccio Classic and Dietetic Version
  • When the semolina has become lukewarm, place the erythritol/sugar and orange zest without the white part in the bowl, and pulverize: 20 sec./speed 10.
    Bring everything back to the bottom with the spatula, and add the eggs, mix: 4 min./speed 4.

    Bimby
  • Add the ricotta

    bimby ricotta eggs
  • and the cooled semolina, and mix: 5 min./speed 4.

    bimby
  • Transfer the mixture to the cake pan and, if necessary, level the surface with a spatula.
    Place the pan on the first rack from the bottom of the oven and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour at 392°F.

    The Migliaccio Classic and Dietetic Version
  • If halfway through cooking you see that the migliaccio is coloring too much, cover it with a sheet of parchment paper.
    After time has elapsed, carefully remove from the oven and allow to cool completely

  • Before serving, sprinkle with powdered erythritol or powdered sugar.
    You can obtain powdered erythritol simply by blending it in the bowl at speed 10 for 20 sec.

    The Migliaccio Classic and Dietetic Version
  • Here is The Migliaccio Classic and Dietetic Version ready

    The Migliaccio Classic and Dietetic Version

The Migliaccio Classic and Dietetic Version can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.

FAQ (Questions and Answers)

The Migliaccio Classic and Dietetic Version

  • Can I add cocoa?

    Yes, no more than 2 tablespoons

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