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Ricotta dessert is served in glass cups with spoons.

Easy Creamy Ricotta Dessert

This creamy ricotta dessert is light, luscious, and ready in minutes. With hints of honey, citrus, and vanilla, it’s an elegant no-bake treat that feels fancy but is incredibly simple.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ricotta Base
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese drained if watery
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon zest freshly grated
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup fresh berries such as strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries
  • 1 tbsp toasted nuts chopped (e.g. almonds, pistachios, walnuts)
  • fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
  • extra honey for drizzling (optional)

Equipment

  • Hand Mixer or Whisk

Method
 

  1. Drain ricotta using a cheesecloth-lined strainer for 30 minutes if it’s wet. This step helps ensure a creamy texture.
  2. Whip ricotta, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon zest together in a bowl using a hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy.
  3. Cover and refrigerate the whipped ricotta mixture for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
  4. Spoon into serving glasses or bowls. Top with berries, toasted nuts, a drizzle of honey, and mint leaves.

Notes

Add limoncello or amaretto for an adult twist. For a chocolate version, mix in cocoa powder or Nutella. Makes a great topping for toast or fruit, too!