RICOTTA MASCARPONE MOUSSE W/ BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES
This is one of those deceptively easy desserts that will really impress your guests! Alone, both components are great but when combined it becomes an amazing strawberry dessert. The mousse is light and creamy. It's rich but not overly sweet. Where things get interesting is the strawberries. The sweet strawberries mixed with...
Provided by Jo Anne Sugimoto
Categories Fruit Sides
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Begin by preparing your mousse. Beat cream in a bowl until it reaches the soft peak stage... then stop! Set aside.
- 2. In a separate bowl, add the lemon zest and 1/2 cup sugar to your ricotta and mascarpone. Whip with mixer until smooth. (Yum!)
- 3. Next, take the cream you've whipped and begin folding it into the cheese mixture. Take your time and go slowly.
- 4. You want a smooth texture. When complete, cover and chill for an hour or two.
- 5. When you're getting near serving time, begin preparing your berries. Place them in a bowl and add in the remaining sugar and all of the vinegar.
- 6. Toss quickly and serve promptly over your chilled mousse.
BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES WITH RICOTTA CREAM
Steps:
- Put the ricotta cheese, honey and vanilla extract into the small bowl of a food processor and process until smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- In a small saucepan combine the vinegar and sugar and bring to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, toss the berries with the basil and the balsamic syrup.
- Divide the cream among 4 cocktail glasses, top with the berry mixture and serve.
- Excellent source of: Vitamin C, Manganese
- Good source of: Protein, Vitamin K, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium
RASPBERRY-RICOTTA MOUSSE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a food processor, blend the ricotta cheese until light and fluffy, about 20 seconds. Add the jam and pulse until combined. Transfer to a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the cream until thick. Add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until the cream holds stiff peaks. Working in batches, carefully fold the cream mixture into the ricotta mixture. Spoon the mousse into serving bowls and refrigerate for 1 hour. Garnish with fresh raspberries and serve.
BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES WITH WHIPPED MASCARPONE CHEESE
Categories Dairy Dessert Vinegar Strawberry Spring Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine vinegar, 2 teaspoons sugar, and lemon juice in heavy small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Boil until syrup is reduced to scant 1/4 cup, about 3 minutes. Transfer to small bowl; cool completely. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Combine mascarpone, cream, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl. Whisk until thick soft peaks form. Cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.
- Combine berries and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in large bowl; drizzle with balsamic syrup and toss to blend. Let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Divide berries and syrup among 6 goblets. Top with mascarpone mixture.
- *Italian cream cheese, available at Italian markets and many supermarkets.
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