Strawberries with ricotta cream and pistachios

Votes: 1

Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 200, total fat 12 G., saturated fats 6 G., proteins 9 G., carbohydrates 16 G., fiber 3 G., cholesterol 32 mg, sodium 54 mg, sugar 10 G.

This light, low-calorie dessert is made with ricotta, a wonderful alternative to heavy cream. Strain the ricotta to remove any excess water and whisk it with sugar and a splash of orange liqueur. Serve with fresh strawberries and a sprinkle of pistachios. If you're serving children, replace the liqueur with fresh orange juice.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

1 cup semi-skimmed ricotta
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tbsp orange liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier) or freshly squeezed orange juice
2 cups hulled and chopped strawberries
1/4 cup toasted chopped pistachios

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Place the ricotta in a small strainer set over a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to drain off any excess liquid.
Transfer the ricotta to a food processor or blender, add the brown sugar and orange liqueur, and blend until smooth. The cream can be made up to 8 hours in advance, covered, and refrigerated.