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Fresh Berries with Ricotta Cream

Name: Fresh Berries with Ricotta Cream
Ingredients: 1 cup strawberries; 1/4 cup unfiltered, unsweetened apple juice; 2 cups reduced-fat ricotta (1 gram fat per ounce); 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries; 4 small mint sprigs; 4 edible flowers, such as pansies or nasturtiums (optional)

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Purée strawberries with apple juice in a blender until smooth. Spoon equal amounts of berry sauce into 4 cocktail or parfait glasses. Combine ricotta cream ingredients in a blender or food processor. Process until mixture is smooth, about 30 seconds. Spoon 1/4 of the ricotta cream into each glass and top with 1/4 cup strawberry slices. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish each with a mint sprig and an edible flower, if desired, before serving.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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