Lady Finger Ricotta Cups
This Lady Finger Ricotta Cups recipe is another take on the popular Italian dessert Tiramisu.
I used ricotta instead of mascarpone cheese. If you like to experiment try using a dusting of cocoa in between the layers or stir into the ricotta some candied minced fruit.
Ingredients;
2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
3/4 cup confectioner’s sugar (or more if you like it sweeter)
1 TSP vanilla
2 dashes cinnamon
1/2 cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips
one package plain Italian lady fingers
1/2 cup espresso coffee ( you can buy the instant powder)
2 TBLS Amaretto liquor is optional
6 paper bakeware dessert cups or you can use glass dessert cups
Directions;
Mix thoroughly the ricotta with the sugar, vanilla, cinnamon. Stir in most of the chips leaving a few to sprinkle on the top. Break the lady fingers into pieces and line the bottom of the dessert cups. Spoon a teaspoon of espresso over each cup. Add a 1/2 inch layer of the ricotta. Add another layer of the lady fingers and brush with the optional Amaretto. Repeat another layer of ricotta.
Dip the ends of two lady finger pieces into the espresso and place on top standing up. Sprinkle with a few mini chips. Refrigerate and serve cold.