CINNAMON ORANGES WITH RICOTTA

Ingredients....220gm of castor sugar, 60ml of orange juice, 60ml of water, 1 cinnamon stick, 250gm of ricotta cheese, 1 tsp of ground cinnamon sugar, 4 naval oranges, rind removed and sliced, 1/4 cup of chopped pistachio nuts. I love ricotta cheese, it such a versatile cheese and this dessert has always been a favourite when dished up at The Manor. Combine the sugar, orange juice, water and cinnamon stick in a small saucepan. Stir over a low heat until the sugar dissolves, simmer until the the mixture reduces and thickens. In a medium bowl mix together the ricotta cheese and cinnamon sugar until smooth. Divide the orange slices between the serving bowls and pour the syrup over and serve with cinnamon flavoured ricotta cheese and a sprinkle of the pistachio nuts.