Fruit Salad with Cannoli Cream

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Italian Salads

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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 45 min

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Ingredients

1/3 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Pinch ground cinnamon
12 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled, quartered (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/2 dry pint fresh raspberries (about 1 1/4 cups)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 kiwi, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

Stir the ricotta and 2 tablespoons of cream in a medium bowl to blend. Using an electric mixer, beat the remaining 1/3 cup of cream, powdered sugar, and cinnamon in a large bowl until semi-firm peaks form. Fold the ricotta into the whipped cream. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to stiffen and yield a creamier filling. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

Toss the strawberries, raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a medium bowl to combine. Let stand until juices form, tossing occasionally, about 15 minutes. Add the kiwi.

Spoon the fruit mixture into 4 dessert bowls. Dollop the ricotta cream atop the fruit. Sprinkle with the almonds and serve.

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recipe Fruit Salad with Cannoli Cream
null null, null 04-04-2009
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Not too sweet....just delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

...I made this for family members....even picky eaters loved it....I did add extra cinnamon and freshly ground... nutmeg.....this one is a keeper!Read more
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nancy Santa Clara, CA 02-11-2009
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Delicious!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made the sauce but I didn't use it with fruits. I fried wonton wraps and put it together. Easy and light cannoli.
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Lourdes Chicago, IL 06-07-2008
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Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband and I love this dessert!! and it's so simple to make.
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Gail Perham, MN 05-22-2008
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Fruit Dessert
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

THE perfect light dessert for a hearty Italian Dinner Party. The cinnamon in the cream is a wonderful twist!
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Andrea Windermere, FL 07-14-2007
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Great!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Very good! I make this all the time and got my mom addicted to it! I do add a little more cinnamon than it calls for.
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Anonymous 07-03-2007
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Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My new favorite go-to dessert... Fast, easy, and delicious. I serve it in an elegant martini glass. Beautiful.