Description
A delightful Italian dessert featuring a creamy blend of ricotta and heavy cream, layered with crumbled pastries and topped with chocolate and coconut.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup crumbled Italian pastries (like Biscotti or Savoiardi)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate shavings
- 1/4 cup caramelized coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup crushed walnuts
Instructions
- In a spacious bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, ricotta cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and almond extract until the mixture becomes fluffy and forms soft peaks, taking care not to overbeat. This should take around 3-5 minutes.
- Carefully incorporate the crumbled Italian pastries, dark chocolate shavings, caramelized coconut flakes, and crushed walnuts into the whipped mixture, ensuring everything is well combined.
- Spoon the creamy blend into individual dessert glasses or bowls, making sure to leave a little room at the top for presentation.
- Place the filled glasses in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours to let the flavors develop and the mixture set nicely.
- Just before serving, top with extra crumbled pastries, chocolate shavings, or a sprinkle of caramelized coconut for an extra touch.
Notes
- For a refreshing twist, consider swapping half of the heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- You can also try adding seasonal fruits or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for a delightful variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Italian Cream Bombs Dessert Recipe, Italian Delight Cream Cups