Balsamic Strawberries with Ricotta Cream

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

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (21)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(21)

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
Irene Brooklyn, NY 01-24-2010
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simple and yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

with quality ricotta and in season strawberries this makes for a quick and easy dessert - good enough for an elegant dinner
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Desiree Wakefield, RI 01-18-2010
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Great dessert!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Loved this recipe, I was skeptical about the ricotta cream but it was delicious, and nice and light. I cooked the balsamic... too long and candied it but it was still good. Thanks for this easy and delicious recipe!Read more
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Sharon Gosport, IN 01-08-2010
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Very Nice recipe
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This was a refreshing and satisfying dessert. I added an additional tablespoon of honey to the ricotta and then sprinkled... each individual serving with fresh lemon zest. It was fabulous and is a very nice recipe to have on hand with the new year's resolution of eathing healthier. Thanks Ellie!Read more
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Tari Minnetonka, MN 01-04-2010
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Loved the Simplicity!!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I couldn't wait to make this dessert! Everything came together perfect! The balsamic syrup tasted out of this world... (especially the type of balsamic I used) and the Basil works, however I would prefer mint, The ricotta was too grainy for me, but had a nice flavor. I think I will try marscapone next time or Greek Gods Greek Yogurt Honey flavored. I loved this concept! Thanks!Read more
recipe Balsamic Strawberries with Ricotta Cream
Patrick Moseley, VA 01-03-2010
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Great Balsamic Strawberries
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

The strawberries mixed with the balsamic mixture far out taste the ricotta cream. I think the balsamic strawberries on their... own would be a great desert. The ricotta cream just did not do it for me.Read more
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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