Recipe: Instant Low-fat Pots de Creme (blender or food processor)

INSTANT LOW-FAT POTS DE CREME

1 (15 ounce) carton part-skim or non-fat ricotta cheese
6 tablespoons sugar (or 4 packets sugar substitute)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch process
2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (or 1 tablespoon each coffee liqueur and brandy)
1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee crystals
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons evaporated skim milk

Put ricotta, sugar, cocoa powder, liqueur, coffee crystals and vanilla into a food processor or blender; process 5 seconds. Scrape down mixture from the sides of the bowl and process 5 seconds more.

With motor running, add milk through the feed tube or lid, 1 tablespoon at a time, only until mixture is the consistency of chocolate pudding. Continue processing until absolutely smooth, 8 to 10 seconds more.

Divide among six (4- to 5-ounce each) ramekins or serving dishes. Serve at once or refrigerate covered until ready to serve.

Makes 6 servings
Source: Rebecca Radnor