Description
Juicy stone fruits and berries roasted with warming spices, served atop whipped sweet ricotta and sprinkled with toasted hazelnuts — a vibrant summer dessert or breakfast.
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (or honey)
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons toasted hazelnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, toss peach slices, blackberries, and raspberries with maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
- Spread the fruit mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 15–20 minutes until fruits are tender and edges caramelized.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, whip together ricotta, powdered sugar (or honey), and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
- To serve, spread a generous layer of sweet ricotta onto a plate.
- Spoon warm roasted fruits over the ricotta and drizzle with juices from the tray.
- Sprinkle toasted hazelnuts on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use any mix of summer fruits like plums or cherries.
- Ricotta mixture can be made ahead and chilled.
- Substitute hazelnuts with almonds or pistachios if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg