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Ricotta with Honey, Toasted Walnuts, and Oranges
This light and creamy dessert combines cream ricotta and mascarpone with bright oranges, vanilla, toasted walnuts, and honey. It's easy and quick, perfect for those lazy hot summer nights when all you want is to lounge with a sweet treat.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 449 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ounces walnut pieces
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 8 ounces mascarpone room temperature
- 6 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- finely grated zest of two oranges
- 2 cara cara oranges cut into eighths with the peel cut off
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the walnuts on a lipped baking sheet in an even layer and toast in the oven until fragrant and slightly warmer in color, about 6 to 9 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove and set aside.
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In a large bowl, fold together the ricotta, mascarpone, 2 tablespoons of the honey, milk, vanilla extract and orange zest until combined. Distribute the ricotta mixture between 4 small bowls, then sprinkle them with the toasted walnuts, drizzle the bowls with 1 tablespoon of honey each, and top with 4 slices of orange each. Serve immediately.
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You can also make the ricotta filling ahead of time and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before topping and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Ricotta with Honey, Toasted Walnuts, and Oranges
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449
Calories from Fat 306
% Daily Value*
Fat 34g52%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 58mg19%
Sodium 56mg2%
Potassium 221mg6%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 808IU16%
Vitamin C 24mg29%
Calcium 175mg18%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.