Fresh Berries With Ricotta Cream

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Summer fresh and oh so pretty in red and white. Make this dessert, from jesus gonzalez, creative chef at rancho la puerta. Then kick back while it chills. From epicurious.

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Steps

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Pure strawberries with apple juice in a blender until smooth.

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Spoon equal amounts of berry sauce into 4 cocktail or parfait glasses.

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Combine ricotta cream ingredients in a blender or food processor.

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Process until mixture is smooth , about 30 seconds.

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Spoon 1 / 4 of the ricotta cream into each glass and top with 1 / 4 cup strawberry slices.

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Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Garnish each with a mint sprig and an edible flower , if desired , before serving.

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Ingredients

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strawberry, unsweetened apple juice, low-fat ricotta cheese, lemon zest, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, fresh strawberries, mint sprigs, fresh edible flowers