Best 9 Cherries With Chocolate In Ricotta Recipes

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Cherries with chocolate in ricotta is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed on any occasion. The combination of sweet cherries, rich chocolate, and creamy ricotta creates a flavor profile that is both satisfying and refreshing. Whether you're looking for a simple snack or a special treat, this dish is sure to please.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HONEY RICOTTA WITH CHERRIES



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Time 10m

Yield About 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
1/2 cup cherries, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons honey
Kosher salt
1/2 cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Whole wheat crackers, for serving
  • Combine the cheese, cherries, sour cream and honey in a bowl. Fold the ingredients together so as not to discolor the ricotta from the cherries. Season with salt.
  • Place the mixture in a serving container and top with the chopped almonds. Serve with whole wheat crackers.

CHERRIES WITH CHOCOLATE IN RICOTTA



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Provided by Regina Schrambling

Categories     dinner, weekday, dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

CHERRIES IN PORT OVER RICOTTA



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Notes about the recipe: The natural sweetness of the wine is enough for this light dish. And it's good to make at a time of year when fresh fruit isn't available.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 26m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups ruby Port
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 vanilla bean
2 cups frozen sour cherries, thawed, drained, juice reserved
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons cherry juice
2 cups ricotta, drained

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, place the Port, cinnamon and vanilla bean, and simmer to reduce to 1 cup. Add the cherries and heat through. Mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons juice drained from the cherries then stir it gently into the Port and cherries and cook gently until thickened.
  • Place 1/3 cup ricotta into each of 6 dessert bowls, then top it with the hot Port and cherry sauce.

SWEET RICOTTA WITH CHOCOLATE



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Ricotta cheese is lightly sweetened and mixed with chopped dark chocolate. Dip into it with your favorite store-bought biscotti or bake a batch of sturdy homemade cookies. A platter of fresh fruit, such as grapes and peaches, adds a light element to the meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds ricotta cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate (about 2 1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped nuts or raisins (optional)
1 box store-bought biscotti, for serving
Fresh seasonal fruit, such as grapes and peaches, for serving

Steps:

  • Put ricotta in a large fine sieve set over a large bowl; let drain 20 minutes. Discard liquid. Transfer ricotta to a serving bowl. Stir in sugar until smooth. Fold in chocolate. Ricotta mixture can be refrigerated, covered, up to 8 hours. Stir in nuts or raisins, if desired, before serving. Serve with biscotti and fruit.

ITALIAN CHOCOLATE AND RICOTTA CAKE



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An authentic Italian cake in an hour? Yes, please! This irresistible chocolate cake (torta di ricotta e cioccolato) is made with ricotta cheese and full of chocolaty goodness.

Provided by Monica

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 ½ ounces ricotta cheese
½ cup white sugar
3 eggs
2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  • Whisk ricotta cheese and sugar together in a large bowl. Whisk in eggs one at a time until well combined.
  • Combine flour and baking powder in a bowl; sift into ricotta mixture. Mix until batter is well combined and no dry spots remain. Add chopped chocolate, melted butter, and vanilla extract; stir until batter is smooth. Spoon batter into prepared cake pan (batter will be very thick).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool completely in the pan before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 364.9 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

POACHED CHERRIES WITH RICOTTA



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Cherries have a number of delicious summertime uses, from filling pies and tarts to adding unusual color and flavor to lemonade. In this distinctive dessert, cherries are poached in a hot bath of red wine, which is enhanced with fresh basil, vanilla, and lemon. After the cherries have been poached and then chilled, serve them in a bowl topped with a spoonful of fresh ricotta cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/4 pounds cherries, pitted, room temperature
2 cups dry red wine
2/3 cup sugar
1 vanilla bean, scraped
3 fresh basil leaves
2 three-inch strips lemon zest
1 1/2 cups fresh ricotta cheese

Steps:

  • Place cherries in a large, shallow, heat-proof bowl; set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine wine, sugar, vanilla bean and seeds, basil, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Pour hot liquid over cherries. Set aside until mixture is room temperature and cherries are slightly soft, about 1 hour.
  • Drain cherries, reserving the poaching liquid. Discard basil, vanilla bean, and lemon zest. Return cherries to large bowl. Place reserved poaching liquid in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; continue to boil until liquid has reduced to 1 cup, about 10 minutes. Pour hot liquid over cherries. Chill for a minimum of 1 hour or overnight. Serve in shallow bowls, topped with a spoonful of ricotta.

CHERRY RICOTTA CASSEROLE



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This is a very yummy and easy to make warm dessert, which can be served as a main dish as well. The batter resembles a cheesecake, but is not as solid. Accompany with vanilla ice-cream or custard for that extra twist. =) This recipe comes from a famous German chef called Tim Mälzer, who is sometimes referred to as the German Jamie Oliver. I only substituted cherries for the gooseberries he uses.

Provided by Lalaloula

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 3 small casseroles

Number Of Ingredients 8

250 g cherries (canned or fresh)
50 g soft butter
50 g icing sugar
1 (15 g) packet vanilla sugar
2 eggs
250 g ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons semolina
2 tablespoons amarettinis (italian almond cookies)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 160 °C.
  • Divide the eggs and beat the egg whites until stiff.
  • In a second bowl cream the butter and the sugars. Add the egg yolks one by one.
  • Blend in semolina and ricotta cheese. Fold in egg whites carefully.
  • Pour batter into 3 greased baking tins of approximately 12 cm in diameter (I used stoneware).
  • Arrange cherries (if using canned ones please remember to drain well) and amarettini on top.
  • Bake for approximately 35 mins and enjoy. =).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.8, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 202.1, Sodium 236, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 27.3, Protein 15.5

CHOCOLATE ALMOND RICOTTA CAKE



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This is a great, moist cake. Perfect as a base for cherries or berries. Makes a square pan or 6 Texas Sized Muffins, perfect for a small family or couple.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (9 ounce) box chocolate cake mix (jiffy)
1 egg
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Grease and flour 9x9 or 6 jumbo muffin pan.
  • Mix cake mix, egg and water together and pour into prepared pan.
  • Mix ricotta, almond extract and sugar until well blended with hand mixer.
  • Place by spoonfuls on top of batter as close together and evenly as possible, or 2 tablespoons into each muffin.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes.
  • Serve with berries or cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.4, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 48, Sodium 414.2, Carbohydrate 50, Fiber 1, Sugar 33.2, Protein 8.2

CHOCOLATE CHERRIES



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For these cute candies, maraschino cherries are dressed in a chocolate coating. Kids will have fun helping make the sweets, but they will have to wait a week or two for the filling to set before enjoying the fruits of their labors. -Janice Pehrson, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

60 maraschino cherries with stems
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • Pat cherries dry with paper towels; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt; mix well. Knead until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. , Roll into 1/2-in. balls; flatten each into a 2-in. circle. Wrap each circle around a cherry and lightly roll in hands. Place cherries with stems up on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover loosely and refrigerate for 1 hour., In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Holding onto the stem, dip each cherry into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Refrigerate until hardened. Store in a covered container. Refrigerate for 1-2 weeks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, ripe cherries. This will ensure that your dish has the best flavor.
  • Pit the cherries before using them. This will make it easier to eat the dish and prevent the pits from getting stuck in your teeth.
  • Use high-quality chocolate. The chocolate is one of the main ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality chocolate that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Don't overcook the cherries. Cherries are a delicate fruit, so it's important to cook them only until they are tender. Overcooking them will make them mushy.
  • Serve the dish immediately. This dish is best served immediately after it is made. The ricotta will start to lose its creaminess if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Cherries with chocolate in ricotta is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up fresh cherries, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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