In a large bowl mix well the ricotta, sugar and the grated chocolate.
Spoon the ricotta pudding into four large martini glasses, top with the crumbled pistachio nuts, a dollop of whipped cream and the maraschino cherries.
You can serve it right away or let it rest in the refrigerator for a few hours until your guests arrive.
2 cups ricotta which has been strained for about one hour
½ cup C&H® or Domino® sugar
½ cup semisweet chocolate, grated
½ cup pistachio nuts, toasted and crumbled finely
4 maraschino cherries
whipped cream