Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 5 ounces ricotta
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 13 cups heavy cream
  • 2 13 cups whole milk
  • 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup creme de cacao liqueur
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 18 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh chocolate fettuccine (see note)
  • 23 cup shortbread or cinnamon cookie crumbs (optional)

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter a 13-by-9-by-2 1/2 -inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the ricotta, eggs, sugar, cream, milk, chocolate, cocoa powder, creme de cacao, vanilla and cinnamon until combined.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Cook the fettuccine until al dente, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Drain well and toss to combine with the mixture in the bowl.
  • Pour into the greased baking pan.
  • Top with cookie crumbs, if desired.
  • Bake for 60 to 75 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center of the pudding comes out clean.
  • Cut into squares and serve warm.