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Smashed Cherries, Amaretti and Ricotta

Smashed Cherries, Amaretti, and Ricotta - fresh, healthy dessert recipe from my friend Cheryl Sternman Rule's cookbook, Ripe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 230 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh ripe red cherries, stemmed (1-1 1/4 lbs)
  • 3/4 cup whole milk ricotta
  • 4 teaspoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 4 crushed amaretti cookies, or for GF substitute 2 tablespoons sliced and crushed toasted almonds
  • 2-4 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons cacao nibs or mini chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. Whack the cherries with the flat side of a knife till they flatten, then discard the pits - or, pit the cherries using a pitting tool and slice them in half.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta, milk, sugar and almond extract.
  3. If not using the amaretto, proceed with the recipe. If using the amaretto, pour 2-4 tbsp over the cherries and stir to coat (use as much as you like according to taste).
  4. Divide the cherries between 4 small dessert dishes. Spoon a portion of ricotta over the top of each cherry cup.
  5. Sprinkle each portion of ricotta with a crushed amaretto cookie...
  6. Or, to keep it gluten free, sprinkle with sliced and crushed toasted almonds.
  7. Top each bowl off with 1/2 tsp of cacao nibs or chocolate chips.
  8. Serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 230kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 54mg (2%) Potassium 354mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 295IU (6%) Vitamin C 9.7mg (11%) Calcium 119mg (12%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 230

% Daily Value*

Calories 230kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 54mg 2%
Potassium 354mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 295IU 6%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 11%
Calcium 119mg 12%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.