Roasted Strawberries
with Ricotta
PREP TIME 15 Min
TOTAL COOK TIME 10 Min
SERVES 4-6 People
Ingredients
- 2 pkgs (12 oz each) Nature Fresh Farms® Little Obsessions™ Organic Strawberries
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 fresh vanilla bean
- 1 cup extra smooth ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
Directions
Step 1
Wash all produce before preparing your meal. Preheat oven to 425°F.
Step 2
Slice half the berries in half. Place in bowl. Add remaining whole berries.
Step 3
Slice vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Use the back of a small knife to gently scrape out seeds.
Step 4
Toss strawberries with ½ tsp of the lemon juice, 2 tbsp of the sugar, the vanilla bean and seeds.
Step 5
Place on a baking sheet and roast until berries begin to soften about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Juices will thicken lightly as the fruit cools.
Step 6
In a small bowl, stir ricotta with remaining 1/2 tsp of lemon juice ,2 tbsp sugar and the lemon zest. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
Step 7
Remove vanilla bean from berries before serving.
Step 8
Spoon ricotta and roasted berries over waffles, toasted sourdough, crumpets or English muffins
Chef's Tips
Use strawberry tops and leaves to infuse water or vinegar. If making a smoothie, toss the whole berries in, tops and all!
