Balsamic Strawberries with Ricotta Cream

Recipe courtesy of Ellie Krieger

Show: Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger

Episode: Expect the Unexpected

Balsamic Strawberries with Ricotta Cream

Name: Balsamic Strawberries with Ricotta Cream
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 1 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 chiffonade fresh basil leaves

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Total: 5 min

Prep: 5 min

Yield: 4 servings

Total: 5 min

Prep: 5 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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1 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 chiffonade fresh basil leaves

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 a 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 cheese cream among 4 cocktail glasses, top with the berry mixture and serve.

Cook’s Note

Recipe Analysis Note: Ingredients without discrete measurements such as "Salt, to taste" or "Ice cream, optional" are omitted from analysis. This is because amounts can be highly variable and difficult to determine.