Description
This Almond Ricotta Cinnamon Swirl Bread is a cozy, nutty, and sweet loaf perfect for brunch or dessert. With ricotta for moisture, almond flour for richness, and a beautiful cinnamon swirl, it’s a bakery-style treat made right at home.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sliced almonds (for topping)
For the swirl:
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
1. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the swirl.
2. Whisk dry ingredients in a bowl: all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Whisk wet ingredients in a separate bowl: ricotta, sugar, melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
5. Pour half the batter into loaf pan, spread cinnamon swirl, add remaining batter, and swirl with knife.
6. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–50 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add raisins or cranberries.
Swap almonds for pecans or walnuts.
Store at room temp 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread, Dessert, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg