Ricotta Mousse
A no bake, delicious summer dessert
Ingredients
- 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Place the ricotta in a mixing bowl and give a quick mix by hand
- In a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, put one cup of heavy cream and beat until soft peaks start to form. (You can do this by hand, but it takes longer.)
- While mixing to soft peaks, add the vanilla.
- Then add the confectioners sugar and continue to mix until stiff peaks form.
- Fold he whipped cream into the ricotta cheese by hand.
- Your mousse is ready. You can chill until ready to serve or serve immediately.
Notes
You can layer your mousse in mason jars or pretty glasses with a myriad of complementary treats. Use your favorite jams, fresh berries, compote, chocolate chips, caramel sauce, honey, cookies crumbs? Whatever you fancy.