Baked Honey-Orange Ricotta Pudding

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

A silky ricotta custard infused with bright orange zest and sweet honey, baked to a delicate golden finish. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers whole milk ricotta cheese, large eggs, honey into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 230 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
• 3 large eggs
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 tsp orange zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• butter to grease ramekins unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Butter four 6-ounce ramekins generously with unsalted butter.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese, 3 large eggs, 1/3 cup honey, 2 tsp orange zest, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/8 tsp salt until smooth and creamy.
3. Step 3: Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared ramekins.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tbsp granulated sugar evenly over the top of each ramekin.
5. Step 5: Place ramekins in a deep baking dish and pour hot water into the dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
6. Step 6: Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the custards are set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
7. Step 7: Carefully remove ramekins from the water bath and cool slightly before serving warm or chilled.