Amaretto Ricotta and Berries

Amaretto Ricotta with Berries is a luscious, no-bake dessert that takes less than 5 minutes to put together. 

As much as I love baked goods, sometimes a simple dessert is just as, if not more, satisfying. And this recipe fits the bill perfectly.

This ricotta and berries recipe is one that I’ve been making for several years now. 

Usually it’s the result of having leftover ricotta from a pasta recipe. However, I’ve been known to occasionally pick up a container of ricotta just to make this treat. 

Recipe Notes

While you can absolutely serve this ricotta dessert in a small bowl or coffee mug, to make it a little fancier you can serve it in martini glasses or small ice cream dishes. 

Another benefit of this dessert? It only gets better after a night in the fridge making it a great make-ahead option.

It can also be easily doubled or tripled for larger groups and can be made non-alcoholic by adding just a little extra almond and vanilla extract in place of the Amaretto. 

My only recommendation is to use a good-quality ricotta cheese for the recipe. I recommend seeing if your grocery store offers a locally-made, fresh ricotta. If not, brands that I like include Calabro, Sorrento, and Whole Foods 365. 

 

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Amaretto Ricotta and Berries

 

Amaretto Ricotta with Berries is a luscious, no-bake dessert that takes less than 5 minutes to put together. 

 

Prep Time5 minutes mins

 

Course: Dessert

Keyword: Healthy Dessert Recipe, Ricotta and Berries

Servings: 2

Calories: 191kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh berries any kind or a mix
• ¾ teaspoon lemon juice
• 8 ounces low-fat ricotta cheese
• 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons Amaretto

Instructions

• In a small bowl, combine the berries and lemon juice. Set aside.
• In another small mixing bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, almond extract, vanilla extract, and Amaretto.
• Divide the ricotta mixture into two small bowls or glasses and top with berries. Enjoy immediately. For a stronger flavor, store the lemon-tossed berries and the ricotta in separate containers in the fridge for about 2 hours. Leftovers will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge.

Notes

Nutrition

 

Servings 2 | 191 Calories per Serving

 

6g fat (4g saturated), 40mg cholesterol, 300mg sodium, 19g carbs, 3g fiber, 14g sugar, and 15g protein