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The Sweet Citrusy Dessert That Frank Sinatra Could Never Resist By Ellery Weil Oct. 29, 2025 3:20 pm EST

Even if you're not much of a music expert, you've probably heard of Frank Sinatra. "Ol' Blue Eyes," as his nickname went, sang hits like "My Way" and "Come Fly With Me," and appeared in movies that included "Guys and Dolls" and "The Manchurian Candidate." But while he's best known for his musical career, his favorite foods reveal a different side of a legend. Frank Sinatra was Italian-American, and his favorite dessert was the Italian classic: lemon ricotta torte.

You may have seen this lemony dessert on the menu at an Italian restaurant or even tried to make one yourself. It's a tangy dessert, where tart lemon combines with rich, creamy ricotta cheese. While

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