Instant Low-Fat Pots De Creme

• ounces part-skim ricotta cheese or 15 ounces fat-free ricotta cheese↗15
• tablespoons sugar↗6
• cup cocoa, preferably dutch process↗1⁄4
• tablespoons coffee liqueur↗2
• tablespoon instant espresso powder↗1
• teaspoons vanilla extract↗2
• tablespoons fat-free half-and-half, more as needed to give desired consistency2 -3

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put ricotta, sugar, cocoa, liqueur, expresso and vanilla into a food processor or blender; process 5 seconds.

2. 2

   Scrape down mixture from the sides of the bowl and process 5 seconds more Add 1/2 and 1/2, 1 tablespoon at a time, only until mixture is the consistency of chocolate pudding.

3. 3

   Continue processing until absolutely smooth, 8 to 10 seconds more.

4. 4

   Divide among four 4- to 5-ounce ramekins or serving dishes.

5. 5

   Serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.

6. 6

   Note: Food processor timing is not really important.

7. 7

   Process all ingredients but 1/2 and 1/2, and then add as needed.