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Creamy Ricotta Dessert

This easy ricotta dessert is made with just three ingredients. You can quickly whip it by hand or use the food processor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 142 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese half of a 15-ounce container
  • 2 tablespoons honey or a sugar-free sweetener - see notes below
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Place the ricotta, honey, and vanilla in the food processor bowl. Alternatively, place them in a mixing bowl.
  2. Process (or mix by hand) until very smooth, about 2 minutes.
  3. Refrigerate for one hour before serving. Serve in small, ⅓ cup dessert bowls or ramekins.

Notes

  • You can use stevia or a sugar-free powdered sweetener instead of honey. A granulated sweetener will be too grainy. The low-carb version has 108 calories and 2 grams of carbs per serving.
  • You can whisk the dessert by hand, but keep in mind that it won’t be as smooth as when using a food processor. The ricotta will remain a bit grainy.
  • Coconut extract or lemon extract are delicious alternatives to vanilla extract.
  • I highly recommend making this dessert ahead of time. Spending a few hours in the fridge will allow the flavors to meld, and the texture will also improve and become creamier. Give it another stir before serving.
  • Please use whole-milk ricotta in this recipe. 
  • You can keep this dessert in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Give it a good stir before serving. I don't recommend freezing it. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25recipe Calories 142kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 8g (12%) Sodium 52mg (2%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 142

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25recipe
Calories 142kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 8g 12%
Sodium 52mg 2%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.