Double Ginger Ricotta Parfait With Raspberries Recipes

PARFAITS WITH RICOTTA, HONEY, AND RASPBERRIES

Steps:

• Spoon 1 tablespoon honey into each of four serving glasses.
• In a medium bowl, whisk ricotta cheese to loosen slightly; spoon gently over honey, and top with raspberries and almonds, dividing evenly among glasses.

RICOTTA WITH HONEY AND RASPBERRIES

Steps:

• In a serving bowl, add ricotta cheese. Using a small sieve, sprinkle cocoa powder over the ricotta. Top with fresh raspberries, and drizzle with honey. Use the biscotti cookies as spoons.

RICOTTA PARFAITS

Steps:

• Special equipment: 4 parfait or sundae glasses
• In a small bowl, whisk the ricotta cheese and yogurt together until smooth. In each parfait glass, layer 2 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture, 1 tablespoon raspberry jam and 1/4 cup of granola. Repeat the layers. Spread the remaining ricotta mixture on top and garnish with toasted almonds before serving.
• *Cook's Note: To toast the sliced almonds, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely before using.

DOUBLE GINGER RICOTTA PARFAIT WITH RASPBERRIES

Steps:

• 1. In a food processor, blend ricotta, yogurt, honey and ground ginger. Blend in more honey if you wish. 2. Stir in the chopped crystallized ginger. 3. Spoon a layer of the ricotta mixture into four glasses, then top with some raspberries. 4. Continue to layer ingredients once or twice more, ending with raspberries. 5. Garnish each portion with a mint sprig. Nutrition per serving: Calories 275, fat 11g, protein 18g, carbohydrate 28g, dietary fiber 7g.