Strawberries(Balsamic) with Ricotta Cream

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Ingredients

  • 1 1 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 2 2 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 3 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 2 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 16-ounce 1 16-ounce 16-ounce container fresh strawberries, stems removed and quartered
  • 2 2 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons

Preparation

Step 1

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 medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow to cool completely. In a medium-size bowl, toss the berries with the basil and the balsamic syrup.

Divide the ricotta mixture among 4 cocktail glasses or dessert bowls, top with the berry mixture, and serve.

SERVING SIZE
1/3 CUP CREAM AND 1/2 CUP BERRIES
PER SERVING
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
EXCELLENT SOURCE OF MANGANESE, VITAMIN C
GOOD SOURCE OF CALCIUM, PHOSPHORUS, PROTEIN, SELENIUM, VITAMIN K