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.

Jamshaid Bhatti
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This is a must-try recipe! It's so delicious and easy to make.


andronicah dimakatso Mkwanazi
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


EmmieLou 217
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's simple to follow and doesn't require any special ingredients.


Mugonzi Arafat
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of berries you like, and you can even add a little honey or maple syrup if you want it sweeter.


Charity m Kamutuwe
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This dish is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the berries add a pop of color.


Mirza Javid
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe, but I'm so glad I did. It was so easy to make and turned out perfectly.


Lucas Roucoulet
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This is my new favorite dessert!


Beatrice Wanja
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I'm not usually a fan of ricotta, but this dish changed my mind. It was so light and fluffy, and the berries were the perfect complement.


Asra Pjr
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I made this for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Adesokan Aisha
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This was such a delicious and easy dessert! The ricotta was creamy and perfectly sweetened, and the berries added a lovely tartness. I will definitely be making this again.