Double Ginger Ricotta Parfait With Raspberries Recipes

PARFAITS WITH RICOTTA, HONEY, AND RASPBERRIES

Steps:

• Spoon 1 tablespoon honey into each of four serving glasses.
• In a medium bowl, whisk ricotta cheese to loosen slightly; spoon gently over honey, and top with raspberries and almonds, dividing evenly among glasses.

FRESH BERRIES WITH RICOTTA CREAM

Steps:

• Purée strawberries with apple juice in a blender until smooth. Spoon equal amounts of berry sauce into 4 cocktail or parfait glasses. Combine ricotta cream ingredients in a blender or food processor. Process until mixture is smooth, about 30 seconds. Spoon 1/4 of the ricotta cream into each glass and top with 1/4 cup strawberry slices. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish each with a mint sprig and an edible flower, if desired, before serving.

FRESH RICOTTA WITH RHUBARB, GINGER AND CARDAMOM

Steps:

• Put sugar, ginger, cardamom and 1 cup water in a nonreactive saucepan or skillet, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn heat to low and let syrup simmer for 5 minutes. Do not strain.
• Add rhubarb and stir to incorporate syrup, then continue to simmer for another 5 minutes or so. Set aside and let cool. (The rhubarb syrup can be made a day or two in advance, and becomes more intense.)
• Serve a large spoonful or wedge of ricotta on a small plate. Spoon at least 2 tablespoons of rhubarb sauce over the cheese. Garnish with pine nuts or pistachio, if using.

RICOTTA PARFAITS

Steps:

• Special equipment: 4 parfait or sundae glasses
• In a small bowl, whisk the ricotta cheese and yogurt together until smooth. In each parfait glass, layer 2 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture, 1 tablespoon raspberry jam and 1/4 cup of granola. Repeat the layers. Spread the remaining ricotta mixture on top and garnish with toasted almonds before serving.
• *Cook's Note: To toast the sliced almonds, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely before using.

RASPBERRY AND BALSAMIC PARFAITS

Steps:

• Line a small baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Spray with cooking spray and set aside.
• In a small bowl, carefully toss the raspberries and vinegar together. Let the mixture stand for 15 minutes.
• Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar melts, about 5 minutes. Pour the sugar onto the prepared baking sheet and allow to cool, 5 to 10 minutes (the sugar will be hot). When cool enough to handle, crumble into small pieces.
• In another small bowl, mix together the mascarpone cheese, sour cream, and honey until smooth.
• Spoon the raspberry mixture into 4 (8-ounce) glasses. Dollop the mascarpone mixture on top. Sprinkle with the crumbled sugar and serve.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY PARFAITS

Steps:

• 1. Coarsely crush wafers. Combine wafers and white chocolate. Set aside. 2. Stir together sugar and cocoa powder. In small mixing bowl beat cream cheese on medium speed of electric mixer until fluffy. Add cocoa mixture and vanilla. Beat until combined. Gradually beat in milk, mixing until smooth.3. In 4 parfait glasses layer half of wafer mixture, half of chocolate mixture and half of berries. Repeat layers. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate up to 4 hours. Garnish as desired.*NOTE: Soften cream cheese in microwave at high for 15 to 20 seconds

RICOTTA PARFAIT (GIADA DE LAURENTIIS)

Steps:

• To toast the sliced almonds, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely before using.
• In a small bowl, whisk the ricotta cheese and yogurt together until smooth. In each parfait glass, layer 2 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture, 1 tablespoon raspberry jam and 1/4 cup of granola. Repeat the layers. Spread the remaining ricotta mixture on top and garnish with toasted almonds before serving.

YOGURT PARFAIT WITH GRANOLA, RASPBERRIES, AND CANDIED GINGER

Steps:

• Mix together granola, cherries, and candied ginger. Place yogurt in a large resealable bag, and snip off end. Pipe a 1-inch-thick layer of yogurt into the bottom of a 4-quart trifle dish (7 1/2 inches in diameter, 5 inches deep). Scatter 1 1/2 cups raspberries over yogurt, and drizzle with honey. Sprinkle with 3 cups granola mixture. Repeat layering once, and top with a layer of yogurt. Mound 1 cup raspberries in center. Garnish with thinly sliced candied ginger (optional), and drizzle with honey. Serve immediately.

DOUBLE GINGER RICOTTA PARFAIT WITH RASPBERRIES

Steps:

• 1. In a food processor, blend ricotta, yogurt, honey and ground ginger. Blend in more honey if you wish. 2. Stir in the chopped crystallized ginger. 3. Spoon a layer of the ricotta mixture into four glasses, then top with some raspberries. 4. Continue to layer ingredients once or twice more, ending with raspberries. 5. Garnish each portion with a mint sprig. Nutrition per serving: Calories 275, fat 11g, protein 18g, carbohydrate 28g, dietary fiber 7g.