Balsamic Strawberries with Ricotta Cream
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
Ingredients1 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 fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons Per Serving:(serving size: about 1/3 cup 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 Excellent source of: Vitamin C, Manganese Good source of: Protein, Vitamin K, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium
Directions - makes 4 servings
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 bowl, toss the berries with the basil and the balsamic syrup.
Divide the cream among 4 cocktail glasses, top with the berry mixture and serve.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HALEJAM.
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 bowl, toss the berries with the basil and the balsamic syrup.
Divide the cream among 4 cocktail glasses, top with the berry mixture and serve.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HALEJAM.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 176.5
- Total Fat: 5.2 g
- Cholesterol: 19.2 mg
- Sodium: 82.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 26.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
- Protein: 7.7 g