1. Remove any excess liquid by wrapping the ricotta in cheesecloth and leaving it overnight in a colander set over a bowl.
2. When combining rice with ingredients such as ricotta, fold with a rubber spatula so that fewer grains are broken.
3. For a clean edge, replace springform-pan ring before dusting with confectioners' sugar. A fine sieve is ideal for sprinkling sugar.
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