Whipped Ricotta Dessert

Whipped Ricotta Dessert

Easy recipe for a sweet ricotta dessert! Sweetened ricotta cheese with a hint of lemon is whipped into a fluffy cream, piped over crushed amaretti cookies, and topped with fresh blackberries and raspberries.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
5

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) container fresh ricotta cheese, well drained
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light flavored honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 20 amaretti cookies
  • 20 fresh blackberries
  • 5 fresh raspberries
  • 5 leaves fresh mint
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

Step 1
Beat drained ricotta, cream, powdered sugar, and honey in a stand mixer on low speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Whip on high speed until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Fold in lemon zest. Transfer mixture to a piping bag and refrigerate while you prepare the serving glasses.

Step 2
Place cookies into a resealable plastic bag; seal the bag and crush cookies into chunky crumbs. Set aside 1 tablespoon for garnish. Divide remaining crumbs evenly among five 6-ounce glasses.

Step 3
Pipe ricotta cream into each glass. Sprinkle reserved crumbs over top, then garnish with blackberries, raspberries, mint, and nutmeg. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

515
Calories
26g
Fat
63g
Carbs
9g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 515
% Daily Value *
Total Fat26g 33%
Saturated Fat13g 66%
Cholesterol79mg 26%
Sodium95mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate63g 23%
Dietary Fiber1g 5%
Total Sugars55g
Protein9g
Vitamin C7mg 35%
Calcium163mg 13%
Iron0mg 2%
Potassium137mg 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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