Silky Cocoa Creme - unflavored gelatin

Method

• In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water and allow it to stand 2 minute to soften.
• In medium saucepan, stir together sugar and cocoa.
• Stir in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is very hot.
• Add gelatin mixture stirring until dissolved.
• Pour into medium bowl.
• Refrigerate until mixture is chilled - do not allow it to gel.
• In blender or food processor beat ricotta and vanilla until smooth.
• Stir into whipped topping.
• Gradually fold into cocoa mixture.
• Pour into a 2 cup mold.
• Refrigerate until set.
• Unmold.
• This is great served with strawberries.