Balsamic Strawberries W Honey Vanilla Ricotta Food

BALSAMIC STRAWBERRY RICOTTA CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• For the balsamic strawberries. In medium bowl, gently toss the strawberries with sugar, balsamic vinegar, and black pepper. Set aside for 20 minutes.
• Toast the bread. In the meantime, slice the baguette into ½ inch pieces and brush olive oil over the top of each slice.
• Place the bread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 4-6 minutes (at 425 degrees F), until the bread is golden-brown and crispy. Check frequently to make sure the bread does not burn.
• Assemble the crostini. Spread the ricotta onto each piece of bread (divide evenly among the bread pieces) before topping with the balsamic strawberry slices. Drizzle a light amount of balsamic syrup (leftover from the bowl) on top of the crostini.
• Finish by topping with lemon zest and fresh mint if you like. Best served immediately.

BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES W/ HONEY VANILLA RICOTTA

Steps:

• 1. In a food processer add first 3 ingredients and mix for 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour (minimum).
• 2. Bring vinegar and sugar to a boil in a small pot; reduce to simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool completely.
• 3. Toss basil and berries with balsamic sauce.
• 4. To plate, place cheese on bottom of a glass, spoon berries on top. Place a little fresh basil as garnish and half a strawberry on rim of glass. You may also wet the rim of glass ahead of time with a lemon wedge and dip rim in sugar for decoration.

RICOTTA WITH BALSAMIC BERRIES

Steps:

• Boil the vinegar, honey and mint sprig in a small saucepan until syrupy, about 7 minutes. Cool the syrup slightly, then drizzle over strawberries and/or blackberries and ricotta.

BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES W/ HONEY VANILLA RICOTTA

Steps:

• 1. In a food processer add first 3 ingredients and mix for 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour (minimum). 2. Bring vinegar and sugar to a boil in a small pot; reduce to simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool completely. 3. Toss basil and berries with balsamic sauce. 4. To plate, place cheese on bottom of a glass, spoon berries on top. Place a little fresh basil as garnish and half a strawberry on rim of glass. You may also wet the rim of glass ahead of time with a lemon wedge and dip rim in sugar for decoration.