Mocha Ricotta Creme

From the South Beach Diet

Ricotta cheese is used frequently in various South Beach Diet-friendly recipes -- especially desserts! That's because ricotta's rich, creamy texturemakes for a luscious, sweet treat when combined with ingredients like fresh vanilla extract and cocoa powder. Treat yourself tonight with this yummy delight!

Serves 1

Ingredients
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package sugar substitute
Dash espresso powder (or instant decaf coffee)
5 mini chocolate chips

Instructions
Mix the ricotta, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and sugar substitute in a dessert bowl. Serve chilled with a dusting of espresso powder and sprinkled with the mini chocolate chips.

Nutritional Information
261 calories
14 g total fat (9 g sat)
42 mg cholesterol
17 g carbohydrate
15 g protein
0 g fiber
177 mg sodium