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Chocolate Ricotta Pudding

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 6
Author: Simply Happenstance

Ingredients

  • For Raspberry Sauce:
  • 1 pint raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • For Chocolate Ricotta Pudding:
  • 2 cups part skin ricotta
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • a pinch of salt

Instructions

  • For the raspberry sauce:
  • In a small bowl add rinsed raspberries and sprinkle with sugar and cornstarch.
  • Lightly mix together and place in the fridge for a couple of hours.
  • For the Chocolate Ricotta Pudding:
  • In a food processor blend the ricotta and cocoa powder together until smooth.
  • Place in a large bowl.
  • Set a pot filled half way with water and shimmer.
  • Place a heat proof bowl over the water but not touching.
  • Add the egg whites, salt, and sugar.
  • Whisk constantly until the egg mixture is warm and the sugar is dissolved.
  • Next place the egg mixture in a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment.
  • Beat mixture on high for around 5 minutes until soft peaks are formed.
  • Then lightly fold the egg white mixture into the ricotta mixture until mixed.
  • In 6 small cups add a little raspberry sauce then top with the Chocolate Ricotta Pudding.
  • Set in the fridge to set for three hours until firm.
  • Top with a sprinkle of cocoa powder or whip cream.

Notes

This recipe is adapted by https://www.marthastewart.com/335303/chocolate-ricotta-mousse. Please be careful and follow the instructions by using a food processor.