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Ricotta with Vanilla-Sugar Croutons and Berries (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

Ricotta with Vanilla-Sugar Croutons and Berries (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Ricotta with Vanilla-Sugar Croutons and Berries (Giada De Laurentiis)

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 (4 oz) ciabatta loaf, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 tbsp vanilla sugar , recipe follows
1/2 cup orange juice (from 1 medium orange)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup blueberries
8 strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
3 tsp orange
1 tsp lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
1 tbsp vanilla sugar , recipe follows
1 tbsp thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
2 cups sugar
1 vanilla bean

Directions:

For the Croutons:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium bowl, toss together the bread cubes and melted butter. Add the vanilla sugar and toss until the bread cubes are coated in sugar. Arrange the bread cubes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely.
For the Syrup:
In a small saucepan, bring the orange juice, lemon juice, and sugar to a simmer, over medium-low heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the blueberries and strawberries and simmer until the fruit softens, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cool the syrup to room temperature.
For the Ricotta:
Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well.
To serve: Divide the ricotta mixture between 4 decorative dessert bowls. Spoon the fruit syrup over the ricotta and top with the croutons. Garnish with the sliced mint.
Vanilla Sugar:
Place the sugar in the bowl of a food processor. Using a paring knife, slice the vanilla bean in half, lengthways, and scrape out the seeds. Add the vanilla seeds to the sugar. Pulse 10 to 15 times until the vanilla and sugar are combined. Cut the empty vanilla pod into 1-inch pieces and place in a glass mason jar. Add the vanilla sugar to the jar and seal. Shake the jar before using.
Yield: 2 cups
Prep Time: 1 minute

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	599.19 Kcal (2509 kJ)
Calories from fat	192.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.34g	33%
Cholesterol	72.44mg	24%
Sodium	101.62mg	4%
Potassium	288.19mg	6%
Total Carbs	92.61g	31%
Sugars	81.91g	328%
Dietary Fiber	1.81g	7%
Protein	11.73g	23%
Vitamin C	42.6mg	71%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	22.2mg	123%
Calcium	228.5mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	198.01 Kcal (829 kJ)
Calories from fat	63.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.05g	33%
Cholesterol	23.94mg	24%
Sodium	33.58mg	4%
Potassium	95.23mg	6%
Total Carbs	30.6g	31%
Sugars	27.07g	328%
Dietary Fiber	0.6g	7%
Protein	3.88g	23%
Vitamin C	14.1mg	71%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	7.3mg	123%
Calcium	75.5mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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