Zappalà Baked Mandarin Ricotta is an authentic Italian dessert cheese imported from Puglia, Italy. Unlike fresh ricotta, this cheese is baked in the oven, creating a firm, cheesecake-like texture with a sweet mandarin orange flavor. The baking process transforms the soft ricotta into a sliceable cheese that pairs beautifully with prosecco wine.

This versatile dessert cheese can be enjoyed in multiple ways: sliced on its own as an after-dinner treat, featured on a cheeseboard with fresh fruit, drizzled with honey for breakfast, or used as a filling for Italian cannolis. The mandarin variation offers a bright, citrusy sweetness similar to Zappalà's popular lemon ricotta version. Each package contains approximately 0.88 pounds and is distributed by Peterson Co. in Auburn, WA.

Perfect for holiday gatherings, special occasions, or as an everyday indulgence, this baked ricotta brings authentic Italian craftsmanship to your table. The sweet and creamy profile makes it suitable as both a dessert and a sophisticated cheese course option.

Nutrition per serving (1 oz/28g): 45 calories, 2g protein, 4g carbohydrates (3g total sugars including 2g added sugars), 2g total fat (1.5g saturated fat, 0g trans fat), 15mg cholesterol, 70mg sodium. Contains: Ricotta cheese (whey, pasteurized cow's milk, salt, lactic acid), sugar, candied mandarin paste (minced mandarin, glucose-fructose syrup, wheat, sugar, natural flavors, citric acid, sodium alginate, disodium diphosphate), natural flavors, paprika oleoresin. Allergens: Contains milk and wheat.