Cannoli Ice Cream ( No Ice Cream Maker Needed )

Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) container low-fat ricotta cheese
• 1 (14 ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk (eagle brand or similar)
• 1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups heavy cream (whipping cream)
• 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (more if you like)

Recipe

• 1 place ricotta in blender or food processor container & blend till smooth.
• 2 add the condensed milk, half & half & cinnamon & blend till combined.
• 3 in a 2 quart metal bowl, whip the cream till soft peaks form. add ricotta/milk mixture, almonds & chocolate. fold gently till combined.
• 4 cover bowl & place in freezer for 2 hours or until edges start to harden. stir & put back in the freezer for another 2 hours or until firm.
• 5 to serve, let stand at room temp till soft enough to scoop.