Chocolate Ricotta Pudding

12/08/2009 20:10

Chocolate Ricotta Pudding 

    Quick and easy dessert or snack.

    Serves 6 

    8 ounces ricotta cheese, part skim milk, whipped

    2 cups milk, 1% lowfat

    1 1/2 ounces instant pudding mix, chocolate

    1 tablespoon cocoa

    1/2 teaspoon coffee powder, instant

    2 teaspoons vanilla extract

    1 teaspoon almond extract

    2 tablespoons almonds, toasted, chopped 

    Whip pudding into ricotta cheese. Add  milk, and cocoa, instant coffee, vanilla and almond extract.  Beat for 2 minutes. 

    Refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes. 

Spoon into dessert dishes and top with toasted almonds.