Ricotta With Raw Honey and Pears |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Sweet and healthful, this dessert bridges the seasons between summer and autumn by combining crisp pears with Italian ricotta cheese whipped with raw honey. A delectable way to celebrate the changing seasons. Sounds wonderful and light, for after a summer supper. **Cook/prep time does NOT include 2 hour refrigeration time. Ingredients:
2 cups fresh italian ricotta cheese |
6 tablespoons raw honey (regular honey can be used) |
1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract |
4 ripe pears (anjou or bartlett recommended) |
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice |
Directions:
1. Blend ricotta, honey and vanilla extract in a food processor until smooth; transfer to a bowl.
2. Cover bowl and refrigerate until ricotta mixture is slightly set, about 2 hours.
3. Just before serving, slice pears lengthwise into wide sections; gently toss pear slices in a small bowl with lemon juice.
4. Divide ricotta mixture among 6 wineglasses.
5. Top with pear slices and serve.
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