Description
Balsamic Strawberries with Ricotta is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of strawberries with the rich creaminess of ricotta cheese, enhanced by a tangy balsamic reduction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until reduced by half, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a serving bowl, layer the sliced strawberries and ricotta cheese.
- Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the strawberries and ricotta.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute ricotta with a plant-based alternative.
- Allow the balsamic reduction to cool before drizzling to prevent melting the ricotta.
- This dish can be served as a dessert or a light snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Balsamic Strawberries, Ricotta, Dessert, Italian, Sweet Treat