Berries in Chilled Ricotta Cream

Ingredients
1 tbsp. unflavored gelatin
1 cup Miceli’s Ricotta Cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 cups assorted berries
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Preparation
Mix gelatin and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan; let stand 5 minutes. Warm over low heat, stirring until gelatin dissolves.

Pulse gelatin, ricotta, sugar, vanilla and 2-1/2 cups fruit in a food processor until smooth. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl; fold in whipped cream and remaining fruit. Pour into a 3-quart serving bowl or individual dessert dishes. Refrigerate until firm about 3 hours or overnight, covered.

To serve, garnish with additional fruit or mint sprigs and serve immediately.

Recipe provided by Miceli Dairy Products Company, 2721 E. 90th St., Cleveland, OH 44104. Visit www.miceli-dairy.com.