Ricotta & Fresh Fruit

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb fresh ricotta
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup XXXX sugar (can substitute Splenda)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled & halved
  • or 3 plums - ripe
  • or Nectarines
  • or fresh figs
  • (or combination of some or all of above)
  • 1/2 cup honey (clover)
  • fresh black pepper
  • fresh mint springs for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Combine ricotta, heavy cream, XXXX sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl and whip using a whisk until light and fluffy - about 1 1/2 minutes.

Spread ricotta on a platter, top with fruit, drizzle with some honey, and season with a sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper. Garnish with fresh mint springs