Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ricotta cheese
  • 14 cup sugar
  • 12 cup coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate (about 2 1/2 ounces)
  • 14 cup chopped macadamia nuts (optional) or 14 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1 store-bought biscotti, for serving
  • fresh seasonal fruit, such as grapes and peaches, mangoes, papaya, or bananas, for serving

Method

  • Put ricotta in a large fine sieve set over a large bowl; let drain 20 minutes.
  • Discard liquid.
  • Transfer ricotta to a serving bowl.
  • Stir in sugar until smooth.
  • Fold in chocolate.
  • Ricotta mixture can be refrigerated, covered, up to 8 hours.
  • Stir in nuts or raisins, if desired, before serving.
  • Serve with biscotti and fruit.