Cassata Alla Siciliana(Sicilian Cream Cheese Cake) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. Ricotta cheese (a rich cottage cheese, sieved, might be substituted)
4 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 Tbsp. creme de cacao
2 Tbsp. cream
2 Tbsp. honey
2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, grated
4 or 5 Tbsp. finely chopped candied fruit*
powdered sugar (optional)

Preparation

*Cherries and pineapple are suggested, but any candied mixed fruit which includes cherries may be used.