Orange Ricotta Pillows with Lillet Kumquat Compote

INGREDIENTS

• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/4 cup softened cream cheese or mascarpone cheese
• 2 tablespoons agave nectar
• 2 cups Lillet
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2/3 cups honey
• 1 tablespoon agave nectar
• 2 tablespoons candied ginger, minced
• seeds from 6 cardamom pods, crushed with a mortar and pestle
• 1 pinch salt
• 10 ounces kumquats, thinly sliced and seeded
• 1 large egg
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (4.5 ounces) all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cups ricotta cheese, well drained
• Zest of half of an orange
• 3/4 cups milk