WHIPPED CHOCOLATE RICOTTA (SERVES 2 – 3 EASILY DOUBLED)

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½ cup ricotta cheese 
1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder  
sweetener to taste : honey, maple syrup, sugar, or stevia,( 1 tsp.) swerve, (keto friendly)
Chocolate bar or baking chocolate, grated.
Optional: liqueur, brandy or just vanilla
Optional add-ins: crushed granola,  Coffee Crisp or KitKat, k Oreo crumbs. Increase protein content:add 1 tsp. ground almond
Optional topping ideas: Fresh fruit, whipping cream, nuts, seasonal sprinkles, chocolate chips.

Combine the ricotta cheese, cocoa powder, and sweeter (to taste) in a bowl. Beat or stir together for about 2-4 minutes. Add liqueur, brandy or vanilla and ground almond at this time, if using.

Stir in add-ins. Add toppings. Eat!

Notes: Using a blender will create a more mousse-like dessert.

Refrigeration before serving creates a more solidified pudding effect.

Annah Kassen