[lizma2]

“Nothing worse then getting half way into a dish and discovering you have to run to the store to finish.”

LOL! Preplan better these days but remember those days!

[Liz]

Italian Chef Notes: When fruits are not perfectly ripe and sweet, just poach in simple syrup a few minutes.

MASCARPONE MOUSSE/ FIG TOPPING

PREP Elec/mixer smooth ricotta, mascarpone, 3 tb sugar. Set aside. Separately, elec/mixer egg whites, tb sugar to soft peaks.

ASSEMBLY Spatula/fold whites gently into ricotta. Divide among four dessert cups. Cover/fridge an hour.

SERVE Garnish w/ sliced figs; can also sprinkle w/ cookies or nuts.

ING 1/2 cup ea ricotta, drained, mascarpone at room temp, 1/4 cup sugar, 3 egg whites

TOPPING OPTIONS: fresh figs, pears, apricots or plums. Chp amaretti, chp pistachios, sliced almonds.