Ricotta with Vanilla-Sugar Croutons and Berries
The recipe Ricotta with Vanilla-Sugar Croutons and Berries can be made in around 45 minutes. This side dish has 769 calories, 11g of protein, and 21g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. A mixture of vanilla bean, lemon zest, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian diet. Users who liked this recipe also liked Broiled Brown Sugar-Vanilla Bananas Atop Ricotta, Broiled Brown Sugar-vanilla Bananas Atop Ricotta, and Sweetened Ricotta with Berries.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium bowl, toss together the bread cubes and melted butter.
Add the vanilla sugar and toss until the bread cubes are coated in sugar. Arrange the bread cubes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely.;
In a small saucepan, bring the orange juice, lemon juice, and sugar to a simmer, over medium-low heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the blueberries and strawberries and simmer until the fruit softens, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cool the syrup to room temperature.
Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl.
To serve: Divide the ricotta mixture between 4 decorative dessert bowls. Spoon the fruit syrup over the ricotta and top with the croutons.
Garnish with the sliced mint.
Place the sugar in the bowl of a food processor. Using a paring knife, slice the vanilla bean in half, lengthways, and scrape out the seeds.
Add the vanilla seeds to the sugar. Pulse 10 to 15 times until the vanilla and sugar are combined.
Cut the empty vanilla pod into 1-inch pieces and place in a glass mason jar.
Add the vanilla sugar to the jar and seal. Shake the jar before using.