Depending on the sweetener you use, it can be low-carb and keto too. And it keeps well in the fridge for several days. I have a pretty wild sweet tooth. Apart from trying to fight it, I have developed an arsenal of truly easy recipes that can calm it down without causing too much damage. 😂 This tasty ricotta dessert is one of these recipes. It’s cool and creamy and nicely flavored with vanilla and honey. It’s like eating the filling of a no-bake cheesecake! Wonderful by itself, it’s even better when topped with fresh berries.
Ingredients
You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make this tasty dessert. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need: Ricotta cheese: You should definitely use whole-milk cheese in this recipe. Reduced-fat ricotta isn’t very good in my opinion, in terms of flavor and texture. Sweetener: You can use honey, stevia, or a powdered sugar-free sweetener. For the best texture, use a powdered sweetener and not a granulated one - see the discussion below. Vanilla extract: Try to use the real thing - pure vanilla extract - and not the artificially flavored stuff.
Instructions
Making this ricotta dessert is so easy! Simply process the three ingredients in your food processor for about two minutes, then chill the mixture for an hour before serving. The result is so tasty and creamy! It’s difficult to believe that so little work is required to produce such lovely results.
Expert tip
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.
Frequently asked questions
Variations
The best way to vary this recipe is to use different flavor extracts. I almost always use vanilla, but if you like coconut, you can use coconut extract instead. Lemon extract is another tasty option, and you can also mix a pinch of finely grated lemon zest into the dessert.
Serving suggestions
This creamy dessert is excellent all on its own. I like to serve it in pretty dessert glasses. It’s also wonderful when topped with fresh berries, blueberry compote, chocolate whipped cream, or a drizzle of melted dark chocolate and some chopped nuts.
Storing leftovers
You can keep this dessert in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to four days. Give it a good stir before serving it. This is one of those recipes where the leftovers actually taste great - even better than the freshly prepared recipe.
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