Strawberry Ricotta Cream Dessert
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Strawberry Ricotta Cream Dessert
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Ricotta Cream is a creamy and luscious dessert. This wonderful classic Italian version is made simple ingredients and the addition of strawberries.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup broken cookies (lady fingers or amaretti cookies)
- 7-8 medium/large strawberries
- ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon ricotta cheese* (200 grams total)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 zest whole lemon
*If you find that there is a lot of liquid, then drain the ricotta in a fine-meshed strainer or cheesecloth-lined strainer for about 20-30 minutes. Remove the ricotta from the fridge 30 minutes before beating. Be sure to use whole fat ricotta cheese.
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Instructions
- Chop the strawberries into small size cubes. Break the cookies into medium sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer beat the ricotta cheese, honey, sugar and zest. Beat until smooth and creamy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Gently fold the chopped strawberries into the ricotta cream.
- Divide the cookies into two medium parfait glasses, top with the ricotta cream mixture and chill for a 2-3 hours before serving. Top with fresh strawberries before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you don’t have beaters then you can make the ricotta cream with a whisk, be sure to beat it about 10 minutes to arrive at the desired consistency.
- Any leftovers can be stored covered in plastic wrap in the fridge. It will keep for up to two days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
341kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
166mg
(7%)
Potassium
109mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
411IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
193mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 411IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 193mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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