Ingredients:
15 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese or 15 ounces fat-free ricotta cheese
6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup cocoa, preferably dutch process
2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 -3 tablespoons fat-free half-and-half, more as needed to give desired consistency
Directions:
Put ricotta, sugar, cocoa, liqueur, expresso and vanilla into a food processor or blender; process 5 seconds.
Scrape down mixture from the sides of the bowl and process 5 seconds more Add 1/2 and 1/2, 1 tablespoon at a time, only until mixture is the consistency of chocolate pudding.
Continue processing until absolutely smooth, 8 to 10 seconds more.
Divide among four 4- to 5-ounce ramekins or serving dishes.
Serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Note: Food processor timing is not really important.
Process all ingredients but 1/2 and 1/2, and then add as needed.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 15 min.