Ingredients

1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta 

1 1/2 cups low-fat cottage cheese 

4 ounces Neufchatel cheese 

1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

2 large bananas, thinly sliced crosswise 

15 vanilla wafer cookies, crushed 

semisweet chocolate, finely grated, for garnish 

Preparation

In a food processor, puree ricotta, cottage cheese, Neufchatel, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla until completely smooth, about 2 minutes.

Line eight small bowls or ramekins with banana slices. In each, spoon 2 tablespoons ricotta mixture and top with 1 tablespoon cookie crumbs. Repeat. Top each with remaining ricotta mixture. Divide remaining cookie crumbs among bowls and sprinkle with grated chocolate. Cover and refrigerate until cookie crumbs soften, 3 hours (or overnight).