Chocolate Week: Ricotta Cappuccino Recipe

Tiramisu cream hillThis classic Italian dessert is a cool treat and totally addicting and it’s simple to throw together. Whip it up for yourself or your guests anytime.

What you’ll need:
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1/2 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch of ground cinnamon

What you’ll do:

1. Place sugar in a food processor and start the machine.
2. Add the vanilla, ricotta, espresso powder, and cocoa powder. Blend for 1 minute, then stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to one day.
4. Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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Will Clower, Ph.D.

Will Clower, Ph.D.

About the author: Will Clower, Ph.D.

Dr. Clower applies his neuroscience doctorate to explain how the Mediterranean culture can enjoy a rich diet and still be healthy. After earning his Ph.D., he traveled to France to do research on the brain. The cultural habits of these thin, healthy people intrigued him to write the highly praised cultural comparison, The Fat Fallacy followed by The French Don't Diet Plan. His work has been featured on Dr. Oz, The View, New York Times, and more.

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