Ricotta al caffè
Servings: 3
Calories: 207.4kcal
Ingredients
- 250 g 1 cup of ricotta
- 2-3 Tbs sugar preferably superfine (caster) sugar, or more to taste
- 1-2 tsp rum or other liqueur or more to taste
Plus one of the following:
- 2 Tbs one shot freshly brewed espresso or
- 2 tsp of instant espresso or
- 1 tsp finely ground coffee
For topping, one or more of the following:
- Dark chocolate shavings
- Cocoa powder
- Whipped cream
Serve with:
- Wafers or thin cookies
Instructions
- If the ricotta is very watery, place it in a sieve and let drain for 30 minutes.
- Place the ricotta in a mixing bowl, then add the sugar, coffee and, if using, the liqueur. Whisk vigorously until you have a perfectly smooth, fluffy mixture.
- Taste and adjust for flavor. Add amore coffee, sugar or rum, if you like, to suit your taste. Or if you find the taste too strong, add more ricotta.
- Let the mixture chill in the fridge for at least an hour.
- When you're ready to eat, spoon the mixture into demi-tasse cups and top each with indicated toppings to your liking. Ricotta al caffè pairs beautifully with cookies or wafers.
Nutrition
Calories: 207.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.5g | Protein: 9.8g | Fat: 12.4g | Saturated Fat: 8.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 42.6mg | Sodium: 75.8mg | Potassium: 122.5mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 371.3IU | Calcium: 187.8mg