Description
A light, creamy dessert with ricotta cheese, maple syrup, lemon zest, and berries—perfect for a quick, healthy indulgence.
Ingredients
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
Optional: chopped pistachios or mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
1. In a food processor or mixing bowl, blend the ricotta cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
2. Spoon the ricotta mixture into small serving ramekins or glasses.
3. Top with fresh berries and optional chopped nuts or mint.
4. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
This no-bake dessert is perfect for summer or when you’re short on time.
You can double or triple the recipe for guests or meal prep.
Use dairy-free ricotta alternatives if you’re plant-based.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg