Fresh Berries with Ricotta Cream

Name: Fresh Berries with Ricotta Cream
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup strawberries; ¼ cup unfiltered, unsweetened apple juice; 2 cups reduced-fat ricotta; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; ¼ cup maple syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries; 4 sprigs small mint sprigs; 4 pieces edible flowers; pansies or nasturtiums

A elegant dessert featuring layers of fresh strawberry sauce and smooth ricotta cream, topped with fresh strawberry slices and garnished with mint and edible flowers. Perfect for a light and refreshing summer treat.

4 servings

15 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 cup strawberries
•¼ cup unfiltered, unsweetened apple juice
•2 cups reduced-fat ricotta
•2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
•¼ cup maple syrup
•1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•1 teaspoon cinnamon
•1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
•4 sprigs small mint sprigs
•4 pieces edible flowers
•pansies or nasturtiums

Cooking Instructions

1.
Purée strawberries with apple juice in a blender until smooth. Spoon equal amounts of berry sauce into 4 cocktail or parfait glasses. Combine ricotta cream ingredients in a blender or food processor. Process until mixture is smooth, about 30 seconds. Spoon 1/4 of the ricotta cream into each glass and top with 1/4 cup strawberry slices. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish each with a mint sprig and an edible flower, if desired, before serving.
15 min