Delicious Medieval food is simple to do!

We have in the past presented you with Medieval or Renaissance themed recipes that have been largely focused on main courses. Today we wanted to sweeten things up a bit with a traditional Italian desert. This recipe is for a Cherry Torte.

Ingredients list:

1 pound cherries

1 pound ricotta cheese

3 eggs

1/8 cup rose petals

1 tsp. cinnamon

½ cup sugar

½ tps. ginger

1 pinch black pepper

1 Tbsp. rose water

Procedures

-Start by grinding the dried cherries, making sure to drain them if they are from a can.

-Take the eggs, sugar, ricotta, and ground cherries and mix them thoroughly into a large bowl.

-After mixed, add in the ginger, pepper, cinnamon, and rose petals.

-Pour this mixture into an unbaked pie crust, covering with a top crust and bake at 350°F until the top of the crust is golden brown.

-Prior to serving, make a small hole in the top of the crust and pour in the rosewater.

This recipe brought to us from the good folks at Medieval Recipes. If you are planning on a Renaissance themed dinner, then this Cherry Torte can be an excellent desert compliment to the meal. For added ambiance, consider serving the dish as an authentically as possible while wearing this Tavern Keep Clothing.

Enjoy!