Frozen Cherry And Nougat Dessert - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
5 oz firm almond nougat candy, finely chopped
1 cup drained bottled morello cherries
12 oz fresh cherries, for serving (optional)

Preparation

Line a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with foil, extending the foil over long sides for handles.
Beat ricotta and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fold in the yogurt, then the nougat and morello cherries. Spoon mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing top. Cover. Freeze overnight or until firm.
Unmold onto a serving platter. Let stand for at least 15 mins or until softened slightly before slicing. Garnish with fresh cherries, if desired.