Balsamic Strawberries with Ricotta Cream

Name: Balsamic Strawberries with Ricotta Cream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 cup part-skim ricotta; 3 ounces cream cheese; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 pound fresh strawberries; 1 tablespoon fresh basil

20 min Prep Time

8 min Cook Time

28 min Total Time

6 Servings

166 Calories

17 g Carbohydrates

8 g Total Fat

6 g

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Ingredients

Ricotta Cream:

1 cup part-skim ricotta
3 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Balsamic Strawberries:

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 pound fresh strawberries, quartered
1 tablespoon fresh basil, julienned

Instructions

Make Ricotta Cream:
- Whip ricotta, cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth
- Divide into 6 serving dishes and chill
Prepare Balsamic Syrup:
- Simmer vinegar and sugar 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened
- Cool completely
Assemble:
- Toss strawberries with cooled syrup
- Spoon over ricotta cream
- Garnish with fresh basil

Notes/Additions

Make Ahead: Components keep separately for 24 hours
Presentation: Serve in clear glasses or mason jars
Variations:
- Add black pepper to syrup for depth
- Substitute mint for basil
Serving Tip: Accompany with biscotti

NUTRITION FACTS

PER SERVING

Calories: 166
Protein: 6 g
Carbohydrate: 17 g
Fiber: 2 g
Total Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Cholesterol: 27 mg
Calcium: 37% DV
Sodium: 88 mg

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