Light Raspberry-Ricotta Fool

Name: Light Raspberry-Ricotta Fool
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh raspberries; 1 tbsp sugar (+ 2 tsp (10 mL), divided); 1 tsp pure vanilla extract ((or split and scrape out seeds from 1/4 of vanilla bean pod)); 1 cup ricotta cheese; 2 tbsp 10% table cream; 1 tsp orange zest

Bonny Reichert

A fool is usually made with fruit and whipping cream. We’ve lightened the original by using ricotta cheese, and added a burst of citrus flavour, while maintaining this dessert’s made-in-10-minutes appeal.

Best Health Magazine, September 2010

Servings

4servings

Servings

4servings

Course Desserts
Cuisine Desserts & Drinks

Ingredients

2 cups fresh raspberries
1 tbsp sugar + 2 tsp (10 mL), divided
1 tsp pure vanilla extract (or split and scrape out seeds from 1/4 of vanilla bean pod)
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 tbsp 10% table cream
1 tsp orange zest

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh raspberries
1 tbsp sugar + 2 tsp (10 mL), divided
1 tsp pure vanilla extract (or split and scrape out seeds from 1/4 of vanilla bean pod)
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 tbsp 10% table cream
1 tsp orange zest

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Course Desserts
Cuisine Desserts & Drinks

Instructions

Set aside 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the nicest-looking berries.
Add 1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar plus vanilla to remaining berries and mash lightly with a fork. Let sit.
Using a hand mixer, beat ricotta cheese. Add cream and mix until smooth.
Briefly beat in remaining 2 tsp (10 mL) of sugar plus orange zest.
With a spoon, stir mashed berries into ricotta mixture, then divide among four glasses or dessert bowls. Garnish with reserved berries, and serve.

Recipe Notes

Per serving: 171 calories, 8 g protein, 9 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 15 g carbohydrates, 4 g fibre, 34 mg cholesterol, 55 mg sodium

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