Description
This smooth, creamy, and lightly sweetened strawberry ricotta filling is perfect for layering in cakes, filling pastries, stuffing crepes, or even spreading on toast. Made with fresh strawberries, ricotta cheese, and a touch of sweetness, it’s an easy and delicious way to enhance your desserts.
Ingredients
• 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk)
• ½ cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp powdered sugar or honey
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp lemon zest (optional, for brightness)
• ¼ cup heavy cream (optional, for a fluffier texture)
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar (or honey), and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
2. Gently fold in the finely chopped strawberries and lemon zest (if using).
3. If a fluffier texture is desired, whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form, then fold it into the ricotta mixture.
4. Use immediately as a filling for crepes, pastries, cakes, or as a spread. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Notes
• Blend the mixture in a food processor for a smoother consistency.
• Use mascarpone instead of ricotta for a richer texture.
• Enhance with mini chocolate chips or crushed nuts for added texture.
• Works well as a dip for fresh fruit or a topping for pancakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Filling
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: ~80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: strawberry ricotta filling, ricotta dessert, strawberry cream filling, ricotta cheese recipe, easy dessert filling