Migliaccio with the Bimby

Migliaccio is a classic recipe from Campania. A cake with the texture of polenta and a sweet, citrusy flavour, traditionally enjoyed in the Naples area especially during Carnival. Making it with the Bimby is even easier and quicker.

INGREDIENTS

• 180 g semolina
• 280 g caster sugar
• 200 g ricotta
• 45 g butter
• 500 ml whole milk at room temperature
• 300 ml water

• 3 eggs
• the zest of 1 lemon, not grated
• the zest of half an orange, not grated
• the zest of half an orange, grated
• icing sugar
  
  Migliaccio is an age-old speciality of Campania's culinary tradition, prepared especially during Carnival in parts of the Naples area. This delicious dish has the texture of polenta but a fresh, pleasantly citrusy flavour, thanks to the lemon and orange zest in the batter. Preparing this tasty treat is extremely simple, and with the help of the Bimby it becomes even easier and quicker.
  
  HOW TO PREPARE: MIGLIACCIO WITH THE BIMBY1To prepare the migliaccio with the Bimby, first place the lemon zest and a little orange zest (peeled with a potato peeler) and 100 g of caster sugar into the Bimby jug. Blend for 10 seconds at speed 7. Then add the water, milk and butter, and heat for 5 minutes at 90°C on speed 3. 2Through the hole in the lid, gradually add the semolina in a steady stream, continuing to cook for another 3 minutes at the same speed and temperature. Transfer the mixture obtained into a bowl and let it cool slightly. 3In the clean jug, beat the eggs with the remaining sugar, the grated orange zest and the ricotta for 30 seconds at speed 6, then for another 10 seconds at speed 7. Finally add the semolina mixture and blend for 50 seconds at speed 6. Transfer the mixture into a buttered and floured 22 cm springform tin. Bake the migliaccio in a preheated fan oven at 180°C for about 40 minutes. 4Turn off the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes with the door slightly ajar, then remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Before serving, dust the migliaccio with a little icing sugar.