Gale Gands Baked Ricotta Custard Recipes

TRIPLE-CHOCOLATE CUSTARD

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt. In a thin stream, whisk in the milk until smooth. In a thin stream, whisk in the half-and-half until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a saucepan. Over medium heat, whisking the mixture constantly, bring to a boil. Boil gently for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the bittersweet chocolate and vanilla. Fill a large bowl with ice cubes, rest the saucepan on top, and add cold water to cover the ice cubes. Let the mixture cool, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes. Fold in the white chocolate and pour the mixture into 1-cup ramekins, cups, or mugs. Refrigerate until well chilled. The recipe can be made up to 2 days in advance. Serve cold.

GALE GAND'S RECIPE FOR STRATA RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Butter a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Put the bread cubes in the dish and sprinkle them with the cheese. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, and salt. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes. Sprinkle the filling ingredients over the egg mixture and fold them in gently. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours. 2. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. 3. Uncover the baking dish and bake for 60 minutes, until the mixture has puffed up slightly and is golden brown on top, and the strata doesn't shimmy with uncooked custard when you shake the pan. Tent the dish with foil if the top is browning too quickly. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve by the spoonful, using a large serving spoon.

GALE GAND'S BAKED RICOTTA CUSTARD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
• Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add ricotta cheese; beat until blended. Gradually add SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener, beating until blended.
• Add eggs gradually, beating until blended. Add egg white and beat until blended. Add vanilla and cream, beating until blended.
• Pour mixture into 8 (8-ounce) ramekins; place ramekins in a roasting pan. Add hot water to pan to a depth of 1 inch.
• Bake at 250 degrees F for 45 minutes or until custards are set. Custards will puff slightly and remain white. Remove from water bath and cool on a wire rack. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Garnish, if desired.

SUGAR FREE BAKED RICOTTA CUSTARD (SOUTH BEACH DIET FRIENDLY)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
• Mix ricotta and cream cheese until creamy.
• Add sugar substitute, eggs, half-and-half, and vanilla.
• Beat until well blended.
• Transfer into ramekins.
• Place into larger baking dish and add hot water to depth of 1 inch.
• Bake until set (approx 45 mins).
• Remove and cool.
• Serve chiled or at room temperature.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon.