Ingredients

  • 15 ounces part-skim ricotta
  • 1/4 cup kirsch, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar, or to taste
  • 2 ounces best-quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds very ripe cherries, pitted and halved
  • Cocoa powder, preferably Dutch process, for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Method

  • Whip ricotta with kirsch and powdered sugar to lighten.
  • Fold in chocolate and cherries.
  • Add more kirsch and sugar if needed.
  • (If time allows, chill at least 15 minutes.)
  • Divide among 4 shallow serving bowls.
  • Dust lightly with cocoa, and garnish with almonds.