CHERRIES WITH CHOCOLATE IN RICOTTA

Cherries With Chocolate In Ricotta image

Provided by Regina Schrambling

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

15 ounces part-skim ricotta
1/4 cup kirsch, or to taste
1/4 cup powdered sugar, or to taste
2 ounces best-quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 to 1 1/2 pounds very ripe cherries, pitted and halved
Cocoa powder, preferably Dutch process, for garnish
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Whip ricotta with kirsch and powdered sugar to lighten. Fold in chocolate and cherries. Add more kirsch and sugar if needed. (If time allows, chill at least 15 minutes.) Divide among 4 shallow serving bowls. Dust lightly with cocoa, and garnish with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 385, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 107 milligrams, Sugar 34 grams, TransFat 0 grams