Best Ricotta Dip And Fresh Fruit Recipes

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FRESH BERRIES & SWEET RICOTTA



Fresh Berries & Sweet Ricotta image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Homemade Ricotta (recipe follows)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons liquid honey
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved or sliced, depending on size (see Cook's Note)
2 (6-ounce) packages fresh raspberries
2 (6-ounce) packages fresh blueberries
Fresh Raspberry Sauce (recipe follows)
Grated lemon zest, for serving
4 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons good white wine vinegar
1 (6-ounce) package fresh raspberries
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup (12 ounces) seedless raspberry jam, such as Tiptree (see Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon framboise liqueur

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.

SWEET WHIPPED RICOTTA



Sweet Whipped Ricotta image

Make a sweet whipped ricotta to enjoy on toast or as a dip.

Provided by Madeline

Categories     Dip

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 3

16oz whole milk ricotta cheese
2 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • Pour ricotta cheese, honey and salt into a food processor or high speed blender.
  • Mix on high until a smooth whipped mixture remains. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides as needed.
  • Pour mixture into a serving bowl and spread over toast or pancakes or use as a dip!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Sugar 6 g, Sodium 257.6 mg, Fat 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 8.5 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg

FRUITY RICOTTA DIP



Fruity Ricotta Dip image

Provided by Food Network

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup low fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup low fat sour cream
1/4 cup Smucker's® Concord Grape Jelly or Smucker's® Strawberry Jelly
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • COMBINE all ingredients in small bowl.
  • REFRIGERATE to blend flavors until ready to serve with an assortment of fresh fruit.

RICOTTA FRUIT DIP



Ricotta Fruit Dip image

Great time saver to buy fruit already cut up at the grocery store...then this dip goes together in minutes...whala! You have a great refreshing appetizer or dessert!

Provided by jonesies

Categories     Fruit

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt (or peach flavored)
2 cups fresh fruit (assorted)

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor bowl combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, orange juice and vanilla.
  • Cover and blend or process till smooth.
  • Stir into the yogurt.
  • If desired, cover and chill up to 24 hours.
  • Serve with assorted fruit.

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