Balsamic Strawberries with Ricotta Cream

By Kathy_S

Serves 4. Prep time: 10 min Chill: 2 hours

Ingredients

• 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 2 tbsp honey (I used agave instead)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 container of fresh strawberries, quartered
• 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons

Preparation

Step 1

Put ricotta cheese, honey and vanilla extract into the small bowl of a food processor and precess until smooth. Transfer to small bowl and refrigerate 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 bowl, toss the berries with the basil and balsamic syrup.

Divide ricotta mixture into 4 bowls and top with berry mixture. Serve.