Sweet Ricotta with Fresh Fruit (Printable Version)

Creamy ricotta and honey pair perfectly with sliced fresh fruit for a quick, elegant Italian treat.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
02 - 1 tablespoon honey
03 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 1/2 pear or apple, thinly sliced

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Combine ricotta cheese, honey, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
02 - Transfer the ricotta mixture evenly into serving bowls.
03 - Arrange thin slices of pear or apple on top of the ricotta mixture.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick to prepare in five minutes
  • Only four ingredients with little cleanup
  • Naturally gluten free and vegetarian friendly
  • You can vary the fruit for any season or use what is on hand
02 -
  • Naturally high in protein thanks to the ricotta
  • Good source of calcium
  • Can be made ahead and assembled right before eating
03 -
  • Drain your ricotta in a fine mesh sieve if it looks watery This gives you a smoother texture and helps the dessert hold its shape
  • Choose the ripest fruit for maximum flavor I learned to slice the fruit as thin as possible so each spoonful gets a bit of creamy sweetness and crisp freshness
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