Ricotta Filling

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.

Ingredients

 * 28 eggs, beaten well
 * 1¾ cups sugar
 * 3 lbs. ricotta, fine
 * 1 – 2 large (12 oz.) chocolate bar or milk chocolate with nuts (optional to taste)
 * 1 small bottle citron
 * 1 small bottle maraschino cherries, chopped

Directions

 * 1) Beat eggs well, add sugar and beat.
 * 2) Add ricotta and beat.
 * 3) Add remaining ingredients and blend thoroughly.
 * 4) Divide dough into 2 parts, 1 large and 1 small ball.
 * 5) Using larger ball, roll out and line a 12-inch baking dish.
 * 6) Pour mixture and cover with strips rolled out from small ball of dough.
 * 7) Fill pan ¾ full.
 * 8) Bake at 325°F for 3 hours.
 * 9) Remove when cooled.