Best Sweetened Ricotta Recipes

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SWEETENED RICOTTA WITH BERRIES



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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

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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.

SWEETENED RICOTTA



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Make this to top our Almond Biscuits and serve with our Macerated Strawberries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces fresh ricotta cheese (preferably buffalo ricotta)
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon creme fraiche
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Put ricotta in a fine sieve set over a bowl. Let drain 10 minutes to remove excess liquid; discard liquid.
  • Stir together ricotta, creme fraiche, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a medium bowl.

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