Ingredients for Italian Cafe Ricotta
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- Ricotta Cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon rum
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Bits
- Chocolate Curls
- Slivered Almonds
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How to Make Italian Cafe Ricotta
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
- Add 1/2 cup boiling water and stir until the coffee and sugar are completely dissolved. Set aside to cool completely.
- In a blender or food processor, combine 15 ounces ricotta cheese and 1/2 cup sour cream. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooled coffee mixture and 1 tablespoon of rum to the ricotta mixture. Blend until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- To make the whipped cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, pour 1 cup heavy cream. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the cream begins to thicken.
- Add 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Refrigerate the whipped cream until ready to serve.
- To serve, melt 2 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into the bottom of each demitasse cup.
- Fill each cup about 3/4 full with the chilled ricotta mixture.
- Add another small amount of melted chocolate on top of the ricotta mixture.
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Garnish with chocolate curls or shavings and slivered almonds.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
94g
Fat
108g
Carbs
10g
