Crescents Of Melon On Fresh Ricotta Recipes

CRESCENTS OF MELON ON FRESH RICOTTA

Steps:

• To make the syrups, puree the blueberries in a food processor or blender and put them in a small pot. Add half the sugar and cup water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 minutes. Let cool before running the syrup through a fine- mesh strainer. Discard the solids. Then repeat the same process with the raspberries.
• To make the ricotta, line a mesh sieve with a double-layered square of cheesecloth, with plenty to overlap the sieve. Meanwhile, combine the milk, cream and yogurt in a pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the mixture begins to curdle, about 2 minutes.
• When the milk is curdled, pour it into the cheesecloth and allow it to drain about 5 minutes. Gather up the four corners of the cheesecloth, tie a stick into it as if for a satchel and prop the stick on the edges of a bowl and allow it to drain until firm, about 1 hour.
• When ready to serve, assemble 8 plates. Paint half of each plate with the blueberry syrup and half with the raspberry syrup. Mound 1/4 cup of the ricotta on the center of each plate. Stack 6 alternating slices of melon together and place on the plate so that the inside of their crescent shape faces the cheese; then fan them slightly. Garnish with an edible blossom. Repeat with the remaining 7 servings.

RICOTTA CRESCENT PUFFS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 375. Spray 24 mini muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray.
• 2. In small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients and whisk together with a fork. Set aside and allow to warm to room temperature.
• 3. On floured work surface, unroll 1 dough sheet; cut into 24 (2-inch) squares. Place 1 dough square in bottom and up sides of each of 24 muffin cups, letting points of dough extend over edge of cup.
• 4. In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Spoon about 1 tbsp cheese mixture into each cup
• 5. Bake 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pans 3 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Repeat with remaining dough and filling, cooling pans between batches. Serve warm with dipping sauce.