Balsamic Strawberries with Ricotta Cream

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 147.5
  • Total Fat: 5.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 19.1 mg
  • Sodium: 81.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 7.5 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Balsamic Strawberries with Ricotta Cream calories by ingredient


Introduction

Great for breakfast or a snack. Great for breakfast or a snack.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
    2 tablespoons honey
    1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    2 tablespoons Splenda
    1 (16-ounce) container strawberries, hulled and quartered
    2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons

Directions

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 MAURMAUR.

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