Sweet Ricotta with Fresh Fruit (Printable Version)
Creamy ricotta and honey pair perfectly with sliced fresh fruit for a quick, elegant Italian treat.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
02 - 1 tablespoon honey
03 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 1/2 pear or apple, thinly sliced
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Combine ricotta cheese, honey, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
02 - Transfer the ricotta mixture evenly into serving bowls.
03 - Arrange thin slices of pear or apple on top of the ricotta mixture.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Quick to prepare in five minutes
- Only four ingredients with little cleanup
- Naturally gluten free and vegetarian friendly
- You can vary the fruit for any season or use what is on hand
02 -
- Naturally high in protein thanks to the ricotta
- Good source of calcium
- Can be made ahead and assembled right before eating
03 -
- Drain your ricotta in a fine mesh sieve if it looks watery This gives you a smoother texture and helps the dessert hold its shape
- Choose the ripest fruit for maximum flavor I learned to slice the fruit as thin as possible so each spoonful gets a bit of creamy sweetness and crisp freshness