STRAWBERRY-RICOTTA PARFAIT

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Provided by Jennifer Iserloh

Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Fruit     Herb     Dessert     No-Cook     Healthy     Self     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

15 ounces lowfat ricotta
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon granular Splenda (or other sugar substitute, or brown sugar to taste)
4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced, or 1 cup frozen, sliced
1/4 cup packed fresh mint, chopped, plus 4 sprigs
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup crushed whole-wheat graham crackers

Steps:

  • Mix ricotta, vanilla and sugar in a bowl. In another bowl, mix strawberries, mint and vinegar. Spoon 2 tablespoon ricotta mixture into the bottom of 4 parfait or iced tea glasses. Add a layer of crackers, strawberries and another layer of ricotta. Top with remaining strawberries and mint sprigs. Serve immediately or chill up to 4 hours.

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