MANGO AND PAPAYA WITH RICOTTA CREAM

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Categories     Dessert     Ricotta     Mango     Papaya

Yield Serves 4; 1/2 cup fruit and 2 tablespoons ricotta cream per serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 medium mango, sliced
1/2 small papaya, seeded and sliced
1 tablespoon orange liqueur or fresh orange juice
1/2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the mango, papaya, and liqueur. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, process the ricotta and sugar until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in the lime zest. Cover and refrigerate until the mango mixture has macerated.
  • To serve, spoon the mango mixture into shallow dishes. Drizzle each serving with the ricotta cream. Sprinkle each with coconut.
  • Nutrition information
  • (Per serving)
  • Calories: 84
  • Total fat: 1.0g
  • Saturated: 0.5g
  • Trans: 0.0g
  • Polyunsaturated: 0.0g
  • Monounsaturated: 0.0g
  • Cholesterol: 3mg
  • Sodium: 69mg
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 12g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Calcium: 133mg
  • Potassium: 142mg
  • Dietary Exchanges
  • 1 other carbohydrate
  • 1/2 very lean meat

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