Balsamic Strawberries with Honey Vanilla Ricotta

Serving Size: 10

A strawberry dessert that is as beautiful as it tastes. It's cool and creamy, the balsamic is slightly sweet and tangy with a deep robust flavor. It enhances the natural sweetness of strawberries and the ricotta cheese is sweetened with honey and just a touch of vanilla, topped with fresh basil.

Recipe by: Thomas Bohne

Cook Times

Active Prep10

Hands-On Cook2

Hands-Off Cook60

Passive0

Total Time1 12

Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

Cutting board, Food Processor, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Sharp Knives, Spatula, Top Stove

Ingredients

5 cup ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
7 tablespoon honey
6 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
5 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 1/2 pound strawberry hulled and diced
5 tablespoon fresh basil chiffonade

Instructions

In a food processer add first 3 ingredients and mix for 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour (minimum).
Bring vinegar and sugar to a boil in a small pot. Reduce to simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool completely.
Toss basil and berries with balsamic sauce.
To plate, place ricotta cheese on bottom of a glass.
Spoon berries on top. Place a little fresh basil as garnish and half a strawberry on the rim of the glass. You may also wet the rim of the glass ahead of time with a lemon wedge and dip the rim in sugar for decoration.

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