Spirits that pair with

Ricotta Cheese

Across 11 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Cognac

5 dishes

Liqueurs & digestifs

Aged French brandy.

Why it works

Soft sweetness, citrus-edged richness, and coffee-warmth pours match the pastry case without piling on sugar.

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Speyside Single Malt

5 dishes

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Honeyed, fruity, gentle.

Why it works

Soft sweetness, citrus-edged richness, and coffee-warmth pours match the pastry case without piling on sugar.

Works with Ricotta Cheesecake · Ricotta Cheese Cake · Italian Ricotta Cheesecake · Mushroom,spinach,ricotta Cheese Pie +1 more Ricotta Cheesecake · Ricotta Cheese Cake · Italian Ricotta Cheesecake · Mushroom,spinach,ricotta Cheese Pie · Ricotta Cheesecake With Peaches And Cream

Bourbon

Bourbon & American whiskey

Vanilla, caramel, charred-oak sweetness.

Why it works with Mozarella, Ricotta Cheese And Ham Ravioli With Tomato Sauce

Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.

Highland Single Malt

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Balanced, often with light smoke.

Why it works with Mushroom,spinach,ricotta Cheese Pie

Earth-and-oak, lightly smoky, slightly bitter pours echo mushroom's deep umami.

Rye Whiskey

Bourbon & American whiskey

Spicier, drier, more peppery than bourbon.

Why it works with Tagliatelle With Mashed Peas, Sausage, And Ricotta Cheese

Crisp lager-clean or rye-spicy pours match snappy casing and salty pork.

Tennessee Whiskey

Bourbon & American whiskey

Charcoal-mellowed bourbon cousin.

Why it works with Mozarella, Ricotta Cheese And Ham Ravioli With Tomato Sauce

Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.