Baked Ricotta Custard

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Creamy baked ricotta custard with a delicate sweetness, perfect for a light dessert. Its smooth texture and subtle vanilla flavor suit all occasions, from casual to elegant dinners.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granular
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup half and half

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250° F.
  2. Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
  3. Add ricotta cheese and beat until well blended.
  4. Gradually add Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granular, beating until blended.
  5. Add eggs gradually, beating until blended.
  6. Add egg white and beat until blended.
  7. Add vanilla extract and half and half, beating until blended.
  8. Pour mixture into 8 (8 ounce) ramekins; place ramekins in a roasting pan.
  9. Add hot water to the pan to a depth of 1 inch.
  10. Bake at 250° F for 45 minutes or until custards are set.
  11. Custards will puff slightly and remain white.
  12. Remove from water bath and cool on a wire rack.
  13. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
  14. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

521 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.3g 17% DV
Total Fat 14.7g 19% DV
Carbs 77.1g 28% DV
Fiber 0.2g 1% DV
Sugar 30.5g 61% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 296mg 13% DV
Potassium 390.8mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 167.5mg 56% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 137mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 226mg 17% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV
Diet fit Low-fat
Contains Milk Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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