Ricotta With Honey and Raspberries – Giada De Laurentiis

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Delicious Ricotta with Honey and Raspberries recipe for a healthy breakfast or snack

Ricotta With Honey and Raspberries – Giada De Laurentiis

by The Chefin Breakfast/Appetizer

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb ricotta cheese , divided
	1 teaspoon sweetened cocoa powder , divided
	1 cup fresh raspberry , cleaned well divided
	2 tablespoons honey , divided , to taste
	2 biscotti ( your favorite kind - Giada used hazelnut almond chocolate-dipped ones )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

487

Sugar

40g

Fat

25g

Ricotta with Honey and Raspberries is a dish from the Mediterranean region that has become a popular breakfast and snack option. It's a light, creamy dish that can be served as a dessert or a meal. Ricotta is a fresh cheese that is creamy and slightly sweet, which makes it a perfect base for this recipe. The combination of the sweetened cocoa powder, fresh raspberries, and honey adds a delightful hint of sweetness to the dish. It's a quick and easy recipe that you can prepare in less than 10 minutes. Serve it with your favorite biscotti or toast for a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack.

Instructions

1.	Place the ricotta in a medium bowl and stir until creamy.
2.	Dust half of the sweetened cocoa powder over the top of the ricotta.
3.	Divide the ricotta between two bowls or plates.
4.	Top each bowl or plate of ricotta with fresh raspberries.
5.	Drizzle honey over the raspberries and around the edges of the ricotta.
6.	Dust the remaining cocoa powder over the top of the raspberries.
7.	Serve with two biscotti on the side for dipping.

PROS

This dish is incredibly easy and quick to make.

The ricotta cheese and raspberries are a good source of protein and fiber.

The dish is rich in calcium and has a low glycemic index due to the use of fresh raspberries and honey.

It’s a perfect dish for a healthy breakfast or snack option.

CONS

There are no significant cons to this recipe.
However, the recipe uses honey which may not be suitable for individuals with a high sugar intake or those following a strictly vegan diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ricotta cheese is a great source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.
Fresh raspberries contain a lot of fiber, which helps to keep the digestive system healthy and promotes healthy weight management.
Honey has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and is a healthier option than regular sugar as it has a lower glycemic index.