Sweetened Ricotta With Peaches and Fresh Plum Sauce Recipe

The best ricotta for this dessert is the fresh whole-milk kind available at many Italian specialty markets, but supermarket brands (either whole-milk or part-skim) are an acceptable substitute. The fresh plum sauce is gorgeous and tasty.

Democracy Dies in DarknesscourseDessertNo ratings yetStart CookingComment on this storyAdd to your saved recipes

The best ricotta for this dessert is the fresh whole-milk kind available at many Italian specialty markets, but supermarket brands (either whole-milk or part-skim) are an acceptable substitute.

The fresh plum sauce is gorgeous and tasty.

Adapted from "Fast & Fresh," by Marie Simmons (Houghton Mifflin, 1996).

Story continues below advertisement

Advertisement

Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 4-6

For the sweetened ricotta

For the fresh plum sauce

Directions

  • Step 1

    For the sweetened ricotta: In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon of the heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon and orange zest, if using. If a smoother or looser consistency is desired, add more cream, 1 tablespoon at a time. Whisk or stir to blend well. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 1 day.

  • Step 2

    For the fresh plum sauce: In a medium saucepan over low heat, mix the plums and sugar, stirring over the heat until the fruit has softened, about 15 minutes. (If the plums do not release their juices, add a teaspoonful of water at a time.) Cool slightly. The sauce can be slightly chunky or it can be transferred to a food processor or blender and pureed. Serve at room temperature or chill for at least 30 minutes in refrigerator before serving.

  • Step 3

    To assemble, place the sweetened ricotta in individual glass goblets. Top with peach slices. Spoon plum sauce on top and serve.

  • Step 4

    • Story continues below advertisement

    Advertisement

    Nutritional Facts

    Per serving (based on 6)

    • Calories

      310

    • Fat

      12 g

    • Saturated Fat

      7 g

    • Carbohydrates

      45 g

    • Sodium

      62 mg

    • Cholesterol

      41 mg

    • Protein

      10 g

    • Fiber

      5 g

    This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.

    Adapted from "Fast & Fresh," by Marie Simmons (Houghton Mifflin, 1996).

    Tested by Lois M. Baron.

    Published August 23, 2005

    ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uK3SoaCnn6Sku7G70q1lnKedZL%2Bmr8ipnKxno6yypsDEp5ydZaKesLDA05pksKGknXqxscCcn56rXZa7pXnFq5ysoF2luba5jKyYrpuVZA%3D%3D

     Share!