Silky Cocoa Creme

Submitted by Ambervim

"Off a Hershey's can."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄4 ounce unflavored gelatin (Normally 1 envelope or equivalent)
• 1⁄4 cup cold water
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄3 cup cocoa
• 1⁄2 cup ricotta cheese (part skim)
• 3⁄4 cup skim milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup whipped cream (original called for non-dairy whipped topping)

directions

1. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water and allow it to stand 2 minute to soften.
2. In medium saucepan, stir together sugar and cocoa. Stir in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is very hot.
3. Add gelatin mixture stirring until dissolved.
4. Pour into medium bowl.
5. Refrigerate until mixture is chilled - do not allow it to gel.
6. In blender or food processor beat ricotta and vanilla until smooth.
7. Stir into whipped topping.
8. Gradually fold into cocoa mixture.
9. Pour into a 2 cup mold.
10. Refrigerate until set.
11. Unmold.
12. This is great served with strawberries.