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Chocolate-Almond Ricotta Pie
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Servings: 1
Categories:
Chocolate
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Desserts
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Pies & Pastries
Ingredients: 1
graham cracker pie crust 1/2
envelope
unflavored gelatin,
(1 1/2 teaspoons)
1
cup
milk,
divided
1/2
cup
semisweet chocolate chips 1/2
cup
blanched almonds 15
ounces
ricotta cheese 1/2
teaspoon
almond extract
Directions:
In a medium bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 1/4 cup of the milk and let
the mixture stand for 5 minutes. Heat the rest of the milk, but do not
boil it, and add it to the gelatin mixture, stirring the liquid until the
gelatin disappears. Cool the mixture and chill it until the texture and
consistency of yogurt. In a blender or food process, blend chocolate
chips and almonds for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the ricotta and almond extract
and process for several minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Beat the
milk-gelatin mixture until it is light and fluffy. Fold this into the
ricotta mixture. Pour filling into pie shell and chill for at least 2
hours.
By KKBG35A RUTH BURKHAR
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