Balsamic Strawberries with Ricotta Cream

Show: Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger Episode: Feel Good Factor

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (16)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
2 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 0 min
Cook: 2 min
Total:: 2 hr 17 min

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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 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.

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

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recipe Balsamic Strawberries with Ricotta Cream
Cameron St. Petersburg, FL 07-29-2009
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Tasty, but one question...
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

The dessert was very tasty and the tangyness of the balsamic went very well with the rich creaminess of the ricotta but the... balsamic syrup didn't work, when I let it cool it got completely solid... maybe I added too much sugar. Overall very good if the syrup would stay wetRead more
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Krystal Virginia Beach, VA 06-29-2009
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supurb!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

who knew eating healthy could taste sssssooooooooooooooooooo delicious!!!! i felt like i was snacking at a cafe in italy!!!!... thanks Ellie!!!Read more
recipe Balsamic Strawberries with Ricotta Cream
Pat Anaheim, CA 06-27-2009
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Wow!!! How Easy is This???
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Thanks again Ellie for a simple satisfying recipe!!! I made this for my sister and friend who do not like sweets, they LOVED... this!! I had to give them both the recipe (and my sister is NOT a domestic goddess, lol, she doesn't cook unless she has too!!!). For those who asked, when do you add the balsamic; did you read the recipe? AFTER you make the syrup, the third step, clearly states,"In a bowl, toss the berries and the Balsamic syrup". Kind of self-explanatory. I will be making this again soon!!!Read more
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JOHN Raleigh, NC 06-27-2009
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Outstanding.....
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Simply and easy to make! I did run my food processor for a few minutes as one person suggested. I don't make a lot of... low fat items and I always love Ellie's recipes because they taste great and I am at least eating a little better. When does her new season start?????Read more
recipe Balsamic Strawberries with Ricotta Cream
cara princeton, NJ 05-10-2009
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I read some of the comments regarding the texture of the ricotta, so I kept it in the food processor for 4 or 5 minutes. It... turned out smooth, creamy and sweet! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. Will definately be making this again.Read more
recipe Balsamic Strawberries with Ricotta Cream
Diem-Trang Irvine, CA 04-04-2009
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Easy to make, delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Ellie's recipe is so easy to follow. The strawberries taste even sweeter with the balsamic vinegar. The ricotta cream is... easy to make and tastes wonderful with the berries. I also added blackberries, too. I made some extra ricotta cream and saved it in the refrigerator to have later in the week with fresh berries. Yummy! Thanks, Ellie, for a healthy treat!Read more