Ingredients
4ozcream cheese,cut into chunks and softened to room temperature
2tbsphoney
2tsplemon zest,finely grated
2tbspfresh lemon juice
1tspvanilla
1½cupswhole milk ricotta cheese,(12 oz)
3tbspstrawberry jam
4cupsmixed fresh berries,such as blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and sliced strawberries
2tbsppistachios,chopped for garnish
mint leaves,for garnish
Preparation
Combine the cream cheese, honey, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice and vanilla in a mixing bowl, and beat with an electric mixer for 1 to 2 minutes on medium speed, until light and fluffy. Beat in the ricotta until smooth.
Use a spatula to push the jam through a fine mesh strainer into a small mixing bowl; this will remove any tiny seeds in the jam.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice to the strained jam and mix until smooth. Add the berries and stir to coat them.
Assemble the parfaits: Into four dessert glasses or bowls, layer 1 to 2 tablespoons of the berries and 2 to 3 tablespoons ricotta mixture.
Repeat, ending with berries on top. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios, and garnish with mint leaves.
The fruit and ricotta can be layered into dishes and refrigerated for up to a day. Sprinkle with pistachios and mint until just before serving.
