Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 6 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate (70% cacao), finely chopped
• 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar, divided
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• amarena cherries, for garnish
• 8 ounces whole-milk ricotta cheese
• 1 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt