STRAWBERRY RICOTTA BRUSCHETTA
Here's an interesting spin on bruschetta. The creamy ricotta cheese spread is an ideal complement to the sweet, minty strawberry topping. -Laura Stricklin, Jackson, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Brush bread slices with butter; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the strawberries, mint and honey; set aside. In another bowl, combine the ricotta, jam and lemon zest. Spread ricotta mixture over toast; top with strawberry mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges
FRESH BERRIES & SWEET RICOTTA
Steps:
- Place the Homemade Ricotta in a medium bowl and stir in the sugar, honey, and vanilla. Set aside at room temperature for up to 2 hours. In another bowl, combine the strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.
- When ready to serve, divide the berries among 6 bowls. With an ice cream scoop, place a large dollop of the ricotta in each bowl and drizzle with lots of the Fresh Raspberry Sauce. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and serve.
- Set a fine-mesh sieve over a deep bowl. Dampen 2 pieces of cheesecloth with water and line the sieve with a double layer of the cheesecloth.
- Pour the milk and cream into a medium stainless-steel or enameled pot, such as Le Creuset, and stir in the salt. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and pour in the vinegar. Allow the mixture to stand for one minute, until it curdles. It will separate into thick parts (the curds) and milky parts (the whey).
- Pour the mixture into the cheesecloth-lined sieve and allow it to drain into the bowl at room temperature for 20 minutes (for soft ricotta) to 25 minutes (for firmer ricotta), occasionally discarding the liquid that collects in the bowl. Transfer the ricotta to a bowl, discarding the cheesecloth and any remaining liquid. Use immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- The ricotta will keep, refrigerated, for 4 to 5 days.
- Place the raspberries, sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 4 minutes. Pour the cooked raspberries, the jam, and the framboise into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until smooth. Pour into a container and chill. The sauce can be refrigerated for up to one week.
BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES W/ HONEY VANILLA RICOTTA
Show your sweetie (or yourself!) some love with this lightly sweet, perfectly creamy dessert. The flavors are refreshing, satisfying... and memorable. Simply delightful.
Provided by Thomas Bohne
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. In a food processer add first 3 ingredients and mix for 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour (minimum).
- 2. Bring vinegar and sugar to a boil in a small pot; reduce to simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool completely.
- 3. Toss basil and berries with balsamic sauce.
- 4. To plate, place cheese on bottom of a glass, spoon berries on top. Place a little fresh basil as garnish and half a strawberry on rim of glass. You may also wet the rim of glass ahead of time with a lemon wedge and dip rim in sugar for decoration.
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