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Whipped chocolate ricotta mousse in glass jars topped with shaved dark chocolate and fresh raspberries on a wooden table

Whipped Chocolate Ricotta Mousse: Light and Creamy

Ricotta whipped until smooth, then folded with melted dark chocolate and cocoa for a mousse that's ready in under an hour with no baking involved.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g whole-milk ricotta, drained
  • 170 g dark chocolate (60-70% cacao), chopped
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp honey maple syrup or powdered sugar work as a swap
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • shaved chocolate, raspberries, or crushed pistachios for garnish; optional

Method
 

Prep the Ricotta and Chocolate
  1. Line a fine-mesh sieve with cheesecloth and set it over a bowl. Add the ricotta and let it drain in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or overnight, to remove excess whey.
  2. Melt the chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and no warmer than 45 C / 113 F. Let it cool for 5 minutes.
Whip and Chill the Mousse
  1. Transfer the drained ricotta to a food processor. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the sides once, until completely smooth with no lumps.
  2. Add the cooled melted chocolate, cocoa powder, honey, vanilla, and salt. Blend for 1 minute more until the mousse is glossy and streak-free.
  3. Scrape the mousse into a bowl or individual glasses, cover, and chill for at least 30 minutes until firm enough to hold its shape.
  4. Serve cold, topped with shaved chocolate or fresh raspberries if you like.

Notes

  • Room-temperature ricotta blends smoother than cold ricotta straight from the fridge.
  • Do not overheat the chocolate past about 45 C / 113 F.
  • Mousse thickens more after chilling, so don't judge texture right out of the processor.
  • Use a food processor over a hand mixer for the smoothest ricotta texture.