Cocoa Ricotta, Cherry & Hazelnut Pots

Ingredients

Baked cocoa pots

• 500 g part-skim ricotta
• 200 g plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 2 large eggs (100 g without shells)
• 25 g unsweetened cocoa powder
• 40 g granulated sugar
• 1 tsp (4 g) vanilla extract
• ⅛ tsp (0.75 g) fine salt

Cherry topping

• 250 g frozen pitted cherries, thawed
• 1 tbsp (15 g) lemon juice
• 1 tbsp (21 g) honey
• 20 g roasted unsalted hazelnuts, finely chopped

Equipment

Blender, four 10-ounce ovenproof ramekins, baking tray, small saucepan, thermometer

Allergens and ingredient notes: Milk, egg, hazelnuts. Honey is unsuitable for children under 12 months.

Estimated nutrition per serving

381 calories · 25 g protein · 38 g carbohydrate · 16 g fat

Estimated per stated serving from generic ingredient values, including all listed components; not laboratory tested. Actual brands and substitutions vary.

Step by step

1. Heat oven to 325°F (165°C). Place ramekins on a baking tray. Blend ricotta, yogurt, eggs, cocoa, sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth, scraping down the sides. Divide evenly among ramekins, leaving at least ½ inch of headspace.
2. Bake 25–30 minutes, until edges are set and centers have a slight wobble but no liquid ripples; centers must reach 160°F (71°C). Cool until initial steam subsides, then refrigerate promptly, within 2 hours of baking. Chill for at least 2 hours.
3. Simmer cherries, lemon juice and honey in a small saucepan over medium-low for 5–7 minutes until the fruit is soft and juices lightly thicken. Cool in a shallow container and refrigerate.
4. Divide chilled cherry topping among the 4 pots and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts just before serving. Each snack portion is 1 full pot with a quarter of the topping.

The Devotti twist: Ricotta and Greek yogurt bake into a cocoa-rich custard rather than a protein-powder pudding; cherry syrup provides the bright counterpoint.

Make ahead and storage

Keep pots and topping refrigerated for up to 3 days. Store hazelnuts separately and add at serving. These are snack or dessert portions, not a meal replacement.