Cherry and Lemon-Ricotta Gratin
Cherry and Lemon-Ricotta Gratin might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 189 calories, 9g of protein, and 6g of fat each. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. A mixture of cherries, carton part-skim ricotta cheese, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.
Instructions
Combine rind and ricotta in a medium bowl; set aside.
Combine juice, liqueur, and pepper in a small bowl.
Sprinkle 3 tablespoons sugar evenly in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat; cook 2 minutes or until sugar starts to melt.
Add cherries to pan; cook 2 minutes without stirring.
Pour cassis mixture over cherries; cook 2 minutes or until mixture thickens.
Combine remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, salt, and egg whites in the top of a double boiler; place over simmering water. Cook 2 minutes or until a thermometer registers 140, stirring constantly with a whisk.
Remove from heat; beat with a mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold one-fourth of egg white mixture into ricotta mixture until blended; fold in remaining egg white mixture. Spoon ricotta mixture evenly over cherries using 1/4-cup measure. Broil 3 minutes or until topping is browned. Top evenly with almonds.