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Mango and Papaya with Ricotta Cream

Easy enough for weeknights and special enough for guests, this dessert pairs cool and creamy ricotta cheese with liqueur-soaked fruits. You can substitute two cups of almost any other fruit you like, and you may want to try other flavors of liqueur as well.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4; 1/2 cup fruit and 2 tablespoons ricotta cream per serving

Ingredients

1/2 medium mango, sliced
1/2 small papaya, seeded and sliced
1 tablespoon orange liqueur or fresh orange juice
1/2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut, toasted

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium bowl, stir together the mango, papaya, and liqueur. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, process the ricotta and sugar until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in the lime zest. Cover and refrigerate until the mango mixture has macerated.

    Step 3

    To serve, spoon the mango mixture into shallow dishes. Drizzle each serving with the ricotta cream. Sprinkle each with coconut.

  2. Nutrition information

    Step 4

    (Per serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 84

    Step 6

    Total fat: 1.0g

    Step 7

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 8

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 9

    Polyunsaturated: 0.0g

    Step 10

    Monounsaturated: 0.0g

    Step 11

    Cholesterol: 3mg

    Step 12

    Sodium: 69mg

    Step 13

    Carbohydrates: 13g

    Step 14

    Fiber: 1g

    Step 15

    Sugars: 12g

    Step 16

    Protein: 4g

    Step 17

    Calcium: 133mg

    Step 18

    Potassium: 142mg

  3. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 19

    1 other carbohydrate

    Step 20

    1/2 very lean meat

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