Fresh Berries with Ricotta Cream

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

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. 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

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