FRESH BERRIES WITH RICOTTA CREAM

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Provided by Jesus Gonzalez

Categories     Blender     Food Processor     Berry     Cheese     Dairy     Fruit     Herb     Dessert     No-Cook     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Self     Fat Free     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Berry sauce
1 cup strawberries
1/4 cup unfiltered, unsweetened apple juice
Ricotta cream
2 cups reduced-fat ricotta (1 gram fat per ounce)
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Topping
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
4 small mint sprigs
4 edible flowers, such as pansies or nasturtiums (optional)

Steps:

  • Purée strawberries with apple juice in a blender until smooth. Spoon equal amounts of berry sauce into 4 cocktail or parfait glasses. Combine ricotta cream ingredients in a blender or food processor. Process until mixture is smooth, about 30 seconds. Spoon 1/4 of the ricotta cream into each glass and top with 1/4 cup strawberry slices. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish each with a mint sprig and an edible flower, if desired, before serving.

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