Sweet Berries and Cannoli Cream Cradle

Submitted by SassyMom3

"A Delicious Parfait! Substitute any of your favorite fresh fruits for the strawberries, and it'll be still be just as delicious!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 4 small cups
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 118.29 ml part-skim ricotta cheese
• 4.92 ml pure vanilla extract
• 44.37 ml heavy whipping cream
• 118.29 ml heavy whipping cream
• 59.16 ml powdered sugar
• 0.25 ml ground cinnamon
• 236.59 ml fresh blueberries (dry pint, about 1 cup)
• 453.59 g fresh strawberries, hulled, quartered (about 3 cups)
• 4.92 ml sugar
• 4.92 ml fresh lime juice
• 59.16 59.16 ml chopped hazelnuts or 59.16 ml sliced almonds, toasted

directions

1. Cannoli Cream: -- Stir the ricotta, vanilla and 3 tablespoons of cream in a medium bowl to blend.
2. Using an electric mixer, beat the remaining 1/2 cup of cream, powdered sugar, and cinnamon in a large bowl until semi-firm peaks form.
3. Fold the ricotta into the whipped cream. Place in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to stiffen and yield a creamier filling. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
4. Sweet Berries: -- Toss the berries, sugar, and lime juice in a medium bowl to combine. Let stand until juices form, tossing occasionally, about 20 minutes.
5. Ready to Serve: -- Divide berries among dessert dishes.
6. Dollop the ricotta cream atop the berries. Sprinkle with the nuts and serve. :).