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.
I'm going through my OLD treat recipes and think I will make these for a treat tray we are bringing to a Christmas dinner.
Fat Free Truffles
1/2 cup fat free cream cheese -room temp
1/2 cup coco powder plus 2 tsp.
1 cup powdered sugar
1.2 tsp. almond extract
Mix all except the 2 tsp. cocoa powder. Make into little balls, roll in the 2 tsp. cocoa powder. Chill and serve. Easy. Given to me by a friend 30+ years ago.