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Ricotta cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. In this recipe I created a ricotta based baked pudding flavored with almonds, and served with fresh fruit. Although I call this recipe a pudding, the ground almonds help create an almost cake-like texture.
This pudding can be served warm or cold although I personally like it best served at room temperature. If refrigerated it wil be much firmer in texture. In the photo I served my pudding with toasted sliced almonds, fresh raspberries, and a drizzle of syrup made with a dash of liqueur.
If you wanted a lighter version of this recipe you could use low fat or fat free ricotta, and substitute 1/2 cup Splenda sweetener for the sugar. To serve, simply leave off the syrup and serve your pudding with fresh fruit and toasted almonds.
Serves 4
Deborah Mele
1 15oz. Container of Ricotta Cheese
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 Teaspoon Almond Extract
3/4 Cup Ground Almonds
2 Large Eggs
To Serve:
Toasted Sliced Almonds
Fresh Fruit Of Choice (Berries Work Well)
Syrup: (Optional)
In a small saucepan mix 3/4 cup of sugar with 6 tablespoons of water. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Add two tablespoons of Amaretto liqueur. Cool until ready to serve.
For The Pudding:
Preheat the oven to 360 degrees F. Beat together all of the pudding ingredients until light and fluffy. Spray with an oil spray (Pam) or lightly butter 4 ramekin dishes. Divide the pudding batter into the four dishes and then bake for about 30 minutes or until the puddings are lightly browned and a fork inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool. If serving warm, carefully remove from the dishes after running a knife around the edges first. If you prefer the puddings cold, refrigerate in the dishes until you are ready to serve.
To serve, place a pudding upside down onto a plate, drizzle on a little syrup, and then garnish with the fresh fruit and toasted almonds,
Buon Appetito!
Deborah Mele 2007 
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