Baked ricotta. A Sicilian cow's milk whey cheese, rescued from the cheese-making processes of other cheeses, skimmed and drained and then baked until it is lightly browned. It should be a firm, soft, not solid, basin-shaped cheese. It is versatile and is used as a dessert cheese for making cheesecakes or served with sugar and fruit, or is used in ravioli or pastries. Modern ricottas are inclined to be made of semi-skimmed milk rather than whey, which changes the consistency and texture considerably.
