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.
Equipment
- Hand Mixer or Whisk
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)
Instructions
- Drain ricotta using a cheesecloth-lined strainer for 30 minutes if it’s wet. This step helps ensure a creamy texture.
- Whip ricotta, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon zest together in a bowl using a hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy.
- Cover and refrigerate the whipped ricotta mixture for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
- 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!