Silky Cocoa Creme

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 2 Cuisine: American

A rich, silky cocoa dessert with creamy ricotta and whipped topping, perfect for chocolate lovers and elegant enough for special occasions or casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup cocoa
  • 1/2 cup part-skim Ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 cup skim milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup frozen light nondairy whipped topping, thawed

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; allow to stand 2 minutes to soften.
  2. In a medium saucepan, stir together sugar and cocoa.
  3. Stir in skim milk.
  4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is very hot.
  5. Add gelatin mixture, stirring until gelatin is dissolved.
  6. Pour mixture into a medium bowl and refrigerate until chilled but not gelling.
  7. In a blender or food processor, beat Ricotta cheese and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Stir the Ricotta mixture into the thawed whipped topping.
  9. Gradually fold the Ricotta mixture into the cocoa mixture.
  10. Pour into a 2-cup mold and chill until set.
  11. Unmold and serve with strawberries.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

378 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.9g 18% DV
Total Fat 11.5g 15% DV
Carbs 46.2g 17% DV
Fiber 10.9g 39% DV
Sugar 16.3g 33% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 117.5mg 5% DV
Potassium 901.8mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 13.8mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 77.3mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 27.6mg 31% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 217.3mg 17% DV
Iron 5.6mg 31% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Milk

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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