Best Italian Style Cream Pudding Recipes

ITALIAN-STYLE CREAM PUDDING

Italian-Style Cream Pudding image

Nutritional Facts Calories 278 Fat 24g Protein 10g Carbohydrate 6.5g Dietary Fiber 0g This is one of those dessert/snack recipes that I like to take with me on my long shift days. Mix in some fresh whole berries, or mash them up a bit and swirl them in if you are looking for some added variety.

Provided by Lance Washburn

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pkg unflavored gelatin
1/2 c cold water
1 c heavy cream
3/4 c granular splenda or equivalent liquid splenda
1-2 tsp pure vanilla extract
15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese

Steps:

1. In a medium pot, evenly sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water. Let stand 5 minutes.
2. Cook and stir over low heat until the gelatin is completely dissolved but don't let it boil.
3. Whisk in the cream, Splenda and vanilla. Pour the cream mixture into a blender. Add the ricotta cheese. Blend on high speed until pureed and smooth.
4. Pour into 6 custard cups or small dessert dishes. Chill at least 2 hours or until set.

ITALIAN-STYLE CREAM "PUDDING"

Italian-Style Cream

There's actually no pudding in this creamy Italian-style dessert. Who knew part-skim ricotta cheese and fat-free half-and-half could taste so scrumptious?

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 env. KNOX Unflavored Gelatine
1-1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half, divided
1/2 cup granular no-calorie sweetener
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 cups POLLY-O Natural Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
4 tsp. sugar-free raspberry or strawberry jam or preserves

Steps:

Sprinkle gelatine over 1/2 cup of the half-and-half in medium saucepan. Let stand 5 min. Stir in remaining 1 cup half-and-half, the granular sweetener and vanilla. Cook on low heat until gelatine is completely dissolved, stirring frequently. (Do not boil.)
Pour gelatine mixture into blender or food processor. Add ricotta cheese; cover. Blend until pureed. Pour evenly into eight 6-oz. custard cups or souffle dishes. Refrigerate 2 hours or until set.
Microwave jam in small microwaveable bowl on HIGH 15 sec. just before serving. Spoon 1/2 tsp. of the jam over each dessert. Store leftover desserts in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 115 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 10 g