1cupwhole milk ricotta cheesehalf of a 15-ounce container
2tablespoonshoneyor a sugar-free sweetener - see notes below
½teaspoonpure vanilla extract
Instructions
Place the ricotta, honey, and vanilla in the food processor bowl. Alternatively, place them in a mixing bowl.
Process (or mix by hand) until very smooth, about 2 minutes.
Refrigerate for one hour before serving. Serve in small, ⅓ cup dessert bowls or ramekins.
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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.