Strawberries with Marsala and Sweetened Ricotta
An elegant dessert of fresh strawberries with a touch of marsala and a creamy topping of sweetened ricotta.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 478kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries washed, hulled and quartered
- 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
- 4 tablespoons sweet Marsala or orange liqueur
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese or cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 strawberries for garnish or grated semi-sweet chocolate
Instructions
- Mix the strawberries, sugar and Marsala or orange liqueur in a medium bowl and let sit for 30minutes.
- Combine the ricotta, mascarpone or cream cheese, honey and vanilla in another bowl, using an electric mixer or sturdy spoon to mix well. This mixture can be prepared early in the day and refrigerated until 30 minutes before serving.
- Divide the strawberries and their juices into four individual dishes. Spoon the ricotta cheese mixture into a pastry bag and pipe it on the top of the berries. Sprinkle with the grated chocolate and/or garnish with a whole strawberry.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 422mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 41g