Pickled strawberries over ricotta spread with drizzled honey

A perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy, this dish is an elegant and unexpected treat for any occasion.

Strawberry & Ricotta

Ingredients

Pickled Strawberry Ingredients:
1/4 cup
2/3 cups
Ricotta Spread & Additional Ingredients:
1/4 cup
2 Tbsp.
Pinch of
Directions
  1. Wash strawberries, cut off stems and cut in half
  2. Place in a 1-quart heat proof jar
  3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring vinegar, sugar, salt and water to boil, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt
  4. Once dissolved, pour over strawberries
  5. Let cool, cover and chill in refrigerator
  6. While strawberries are chilling, prepare spread
  7. Place ricotta cheese in small bowl
  8. Wash basil and pat dry with paper towel
  9. Using scissors or a knife cut basil into small pieces and add to ricotta cheese
  10. Add salt if desired
  11. Spread over favorite bread or cracker, drizzle with honey

NOTE: Strawberries will last up to 5 days. Nutrition information is for entire recipe.

Nutrition Information

Sodium 340 mg
Protein 34 g
Fiber 16 g
Carbs 11 g
Calories 994