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Balsamic Strawberries with Ricotta Cream
2007 Ellie Krieger, All Rights Reserved
- Total Time:
- 5 min
- Prep:
- 5 min |
- Inactive Prep:
- -- |
- Cook:
- --
- Level:
- None
- Yield:
- 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 (16-ounce) container strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 2 tablespoons chiffonade fresh basil leaves
Directions
Put the ricotta cheese, honey and vanilla extract into the small bowl of a food processor and process until smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
In a small saucepan combine the vinegar and sugar and bring to a boil. Simmer over a medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow to cool completely.
In a medium bowl, toss the berries with the basil and the balsamic syrup.
Divide the cheese cream among 4 cocktail glasses, top with the berry mixture and serve.
Serving size: about 1/3 cup cheese cream and 1/2 cup berries
Calories 180; Total Fat 5 g; (Sat Fat 3 g, Mono Fat 1.5 g, Poly Fat 0 g) ; Protein 8 g; Carb 27 g; Fiber 2 g; Cholesterol 20 mg; Sodium 80 mg