Vanilla Ricotta Dessert
A creamy and delightful vanilla ricotta dessert topped with fresh berries and mint.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh berries for topping
- Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
- Using a hand mixer or a whisk, beat the mixture until it is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more powdered sugar.
- Spoon the ricotta mixture into serving dishes or glasses.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, top with fresh berries and garnish with mint leaves for a refreshing touch.
Notes
- Adjust powdered sugar to taste for desired sweetness.
- Serve chilled for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320