Description
A creamy and rich no-bake dessert made with ricotta cheese and chocolate.
Ingredients
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- For the Chocolate Mixture:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (whipped to soft peaks)
- For the Toppings:
- Chocolate shavings or chocolate chips
- Fresh berries (optional)
- Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Gently fold the whipped heavy cream into the ricotta mixture until fully incorporated, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
- Spoon the chocolate ricotta mixture into serving cups or small glasses, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Cover the cups with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to set.
- Before serving, top each cup with chocolate shavings or chocolate chips. Add fresh berries and mint leaves if desired.
- Serve chilled and enjoy these delightful No-Bake Ricotta Chocolate Dessert Cups!
Notes
- Ensure the heavy cream is whipped to soft peaks for the best texture.
- Customize toppings based on your preference.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg