- 1 1/2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
- Optional Garnish: mint leaves and fresh raspberries
- 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(R) 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.