Active Time

　　15 min

　　Total Time

　　1 3/4 hr (includes freezing)

　　

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

　　3/4 cup whole-milk ricotta

　　1/4 cup cream cheese, softened

　　6 tablespoons confectioners sugar

　　1 teaspoon grated orange zest

　　1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

　　1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

　　1/8 teaspoon orange-flower water (optional)

　　1/4 cup coarsely grated bittersweet chocolate

　　12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices thawed frozen pound cake

　　1 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided

　　

Step 1

Stir together all ingredients except chocolate, pound cake, and butter until smooth, then stir in chocolate and chill 30 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Sandwich filling (2 heaping tablespoons each) between slices of cake to form 6 sandwiches. Smooth sides if necessary. Freeze on a parchment-lined baking sheet, covered, until very firm, at least 1 hour.

　　

Step 3

Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, then cook sandwiches, turning once and adding remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter, until golden, about 5 minutes total.