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Star-Spangled Berries

Posted Thu, 2009-04-30 15:15 by triadadmin

A great summer dessert

Serves: 
4
Ingredients: 
  • 32 Ounce(s) strawberries
  • 2 Pint(s) blueberries, fresh
  • 4 Tablespoon(s) sugar substitute
  • 1 Tablespoon(s) plus 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 Cup(s) ricotta cheese
  • 2 Teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
Directions: 
  1. Halve or quarter strawberries, depending on size. Combine strawberries, blueberries, 1 tablespoon of the sugar substitute, and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice in a large bowl.
  2. Process ricotta, remaining 3 tablespoons sugar substitute, remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and vanilla in a blender or food processor until ricotta is smooth, about 2 minutes.
  3. Spread ricotta mixture evenly on the bottom of a wide, shallow serving bowl or 4 quart rectangular serving dish. Top evenly with the berries and serve.