Ricotta Cheese and Blueberry Parfaits

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.


Ricotta Cheese and Blueberry Parfait Photo
Ricotta Cheese and Blueberry Parfait
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Antioxidant-rich blueberries lend their tartness to this pretty dish that's great as a snack, breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients:
1
cup whole milk ricotta cheese

1
tablespoon powdered sugar

Grated peel of 1 lemon

1-1/2
cups fresh blueberries



 
Preparation:
1.
Combine ricotta cheese, sugar and lemon peel in medium bowl; mix well.

2.
Place 3 tablespoons blueberries in each of 4 parfait glasses. Add 1/4 cup ricotta cheese mixture; top with another 3 tablespoons blueberries. Garnish as desired.


Variation If your carb count can stand it, sprinkle top with some chopped pecans or slivered almonds.

Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 2/3 cup parfait
Sodium 55 mg
Protein 7 g
Fiber 2 g
Carbohydrate 12 g
Cholesterol 31 mg
Saturated Fat 5 g
Total Fat 8 g
Calories from Fat 49 %
Calories 145
Dietary Exchange:
Fat 1
Meat 1
Milk 1
Fruit 1


This recipe appears in: Trifles & Parfaits

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