SWEETENED RICOTTA WITH BERRIES

Sweetened Ricotta with Berries image

Ricotta is a lovely "fast" cheese that can be made from whole milk, skim milk or whey. This creamy dessert is luscious topped with raspberries or strawberries. -Matthew Lawrence La Boucherie, Vashon, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

HOMEMADE RICOTTA:
8 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup lemon juice
DESSERT:
1 cup fresh blackberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons honey
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, heat milk and cream to 180° over low heat, stirring constantly. Stir in lemon juice. Remove from the heat and let stand for 15 minutes (milk and whey will separate)., Line a large strainer with four layers of cheesecloth and place over a large bowl. Pour milk mixture into prepared strainer; strain for 1 hour or until most of the liquid is strained. Discard liquid. Wrap ricotta with edges of cheesecloth. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Squeeze out any liquid; remove cheesecloth and discard liquid from bowl., In a small bowl, combine berries and sugar; set aside. Place ricotta in a food processor. Add honey and salt; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add cream in a steady stream; process until creamy. Serve with berries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.