Luscious Amaretto Ricotta With Berries Low Fat Recipes

AMARETTO WITH SUMMER FRUIT

Steps:

• For syrup: in a small saucepan, stir together the sugar, water and honey. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes.
• Stir in the amaretto and lemon juice. Place fruit in a large mixing bowl. Pour syrup over fruit. Cover and chill for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
• Serve over ice cream; sprinkle with toasted almonds or pecans.

LUSCIOUS AMARETTO RICOTTA WITH BERRIES (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• Combine berries with lemon juice and sugar. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. This will allow a syrup to develop.
• Mix ricotta ingredients together. This may be done in a food processor, if a finer texture is desired.
• Serve berries over a scoop of the ricotta. Serving it in a martini or other decorative glass makes for a nice presentation.

SWEETENED RICOTTA WITH BERRIES

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat milk and cream to 180° over low heat, stirring constantly. Stir in lemon juice. Remove from the heat and let stand for 15 minutes (milk and whey will separate)., Line a large strainer with four layers of cheesecloth and place over a large bowl. Pour milk mixture into prepared strainer; strain for 1 hour or until most of the liquid is strained. Discard liquid. Wrap ricotta with edges of cheesecloth. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Squeeze out any liquid; remove cheesecloth and discard liquid from bowl., In a small bowl, combine berries and sugar; set aside. Place ricotta in a food processor. Add honey and salt; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add cream in a steady stream; process until creamy. Serve with berries.