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450 g  ricotta 
225 g  full fat soft cream cheese or Boursin cheese 
3 large  eggs 
15 g  soy flour 
1 dash  salt, cayenne pepper 
1 dash  nutmeg 
225 g  unsalted butter 
50 g  parmesan cheese 
 
1Press all liquid out of ricotta cheese. Beat eggs. Melt butter. Grate parmesan cheese.
2Push the ricotta cheese and soft cheese through a fine sieve. (the easiest and tastiest way is with your hands.)
3Beat the eggs into the mixture with electric beaters. Blend in the soy flour and seasonings, then refrigerate for about one hour.
4Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Lower the heat to just simmering and drop the cheese mixture into the water by teaspoonfuls. (they will drop and the rise to the top)
5Allow the gnocchi to poach for 20 mins. Remove carefully with a slotted spoon and allow to drain on kitchen paper.
6Put half the melted butter in a large baking dish, then place the drained gnocchi on top. Cover with the remaining melted butter. and grated parmesan cheese.
7Gnocchi may be served immediately, kept warm in a low oven or refrigerated and reheated.
 
Servings: 4
 
 Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information provided by the recipe author.
 
    
Amount Per Serving   
Energy (kJ)   
  % Daily Value
Total Fat  0% 
Dietary Fiber 4.20g 17% 
Protein  0% 
 
 Recipe Type
Low Carb, Main Dish, Pasta
 
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