Orange ricotta in chocolate cups with tomato and passionfruit topping

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 2
Decadent Orange Ricotta in Chocolate Cups
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Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

4 ounces good quality baking chocolate
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 small tomatoes , fully ripe , finely chopped
5 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon Cointreau liqueur or 1 teaspoon orange based liqueur
1 passion fruit
6 tablespoons smooth ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons icing sugar
3 tablespoons cream
1 1/2 teaspoons Cointreau liqueur
orange zest
crushed caramel-flavored bits or homemade spun sugar , threads

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
341
Sugar
28g
Fat
19g
This delightful dessert features velvety smooth orange ricotta and sweet fresh tomatoes served in crispy chocolate cups with a passion fruit topping. This elegant and decadent dessert is perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties. The combination of flavors works like magic on your taste buds as the sweetness of chocolate is balanced remarkably with tangy tomatoes and zesty orange. Prepare this recipe ahead of time for a beautiful and refined dessert that is sure to wow your guests.

Instructions

1.Melt the chocolate over a double boiler, then add the cayenne pepper and mix well.
2.Brush the inside of muffin tin cups with the chocolate mixture to coat, and place in the freezer to harden for 10 minutes.
3.In a bowl, mix the chopped tomatoes with the sugar and Cointreau liqueur, then spoon the mixture into the chocolate cups.
4.Scoop the passion fruit pulp into another bowl, and mix in the ricotta cheese, icing sugar, cream, and Cointreau liqueur to create the orange ricotta mixture.
5.Spoon the ricotta mixture over the tomato mixture in the chocolate cups.
6.Add a sprinkle of orange zest and crushed caramel-flavored bits or homemade spun sugar on top of each cup.
7.Place in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.

PROS

The combination of sweet chocolate, zesty orange, and tangy tomato creates a unique flavor experience that is sure to impress guests.

This dessert is also a great way to enjoy fresh fruit in a creative and sophisticated way.

CONS

This dessert requires some preparation time and may be difficult for novice cooks.

The use of chocolate and sugar makes this dessert high in calories and should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The orange and tomatoes in this dessert are rich in vitamin C, which supports the immune system.
The use of ricotta cheese provides a good source of protein and calcium to support healthy bones and muscles.

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