Warmed Berries with Honey and Ricotta Cheese
A Healthy and Comforting Dessert
Prep Time
20 min prep time +2 hr chill time
Number of Servings
6
Ingredients
  • 1 cup raspberries, divided
  • 1 cup blackberries, divided
  • [q:1/2] cup blueberries, divided
  • 5 Tbsp honey, divided
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract, divided
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup low-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
Directions
  1. Combine [q:1/2] cup each of the raspberries and blackberries and [q:1/4] cup of the blueberries along with 2 tablespoons of the honey in a saucepan. Gently mash berries with a handheld potato masher or the back of a large spoon. Set heat to medium-low and warm berries for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and lemon juice.
  2. Using a handheld mixer, whip ricotta cheese, softened cream cheese, remaining 3 tablespoons of honey, and remaining teaspoon of vanilla until mixture is well combined and smooth. Refrigerate cheese, covered, for 2 hours.
  3. Spoon cheese among 6 dessert goblets. Top each portion with warmed berries.
  4. Garnish with remaining raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Info
238 Calories, 9 g Protein, 26 g Carbohydrates, 3 g Fiber, 12 g Total fat (7 g sat), 180 mg Sodium, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, B2 (riboflavin), C, Calcium