Light, Airy Whipped Ricotta Cream in 5 Minutes!

Lightly whipped ricotta cheese on a plate with pistachios and nuts.

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Light, Airy Whipped Ricotta Cream in 5 Minutes!

When you want dessert without really making dessert, this Whipped Ricotta Cream is the answer. It comes together in just 5 minutes with ricotta, cream, and almond extract—no added sugar—then gets finished with pistachios and dark chocolate. Light, creamy, and naturally gluten-free.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Italian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Keyword: no bake dessert, ricotta dessert, rustic homemade dessert, sweet ricotta cheese

Servings: servings

Calories: 379kcal

Author: Ari Laing

Equipment

Large mixing bowl

Whisk

Ingredients

1 (16oz) container whole-milk ricotta cheese
3 Tbsp(45ml) heavy cream
½ tsp pure almond extract
⅓ cup pistachios, roughly chopped
2 oz dark chocolate, shaved, or mini chocolate chips
Drizzle of high quality extra virgin olive oil, optional
Optional sweetener: ¼ cup powdered sugar, 2 Tbsp maple syrup, or 2 Tbsp honey

Instructions

Mix cheese and cream. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 16 oz whole-milk ricotta cheese, 3 Tbsp (45mL) heavy cream, and ½ tsp almond extract until well mixed. Optional: If you want to sweeten the cream, add ¼ cup powdered sugar or 1-2 Tbsp of maple syrup or honey.
Chill (optional). While the ricotta mixture can be enjoyed immediately, it will firm up a bit if refrigerated. Optional: chill for 15-20 minutes.
When ready to serve, divide between 4 bowls, then top each with ¼ of the chopped pistachios and shaved chocolate. Enjoy immediately (with an optional drizzle of extra virgin olive oil)!

Notes

To make-ahead: Whip it up to a day in advance and store it covered in the refrigerator.
Leftovers and storage: If you have any leftovers (which is rare in my house!), store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
I do not recommend freezing.
For an extra light, fluffy texture, you can whip the ricotta and cream with a handheld mixer for 2 minutes.

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