Transform ricotta into a super velvety texture by whipping it in a food processor.
Ingredients
1 lb. whole milk ricotta, drained of liquid if "wet" by using a cheese cloth or fine strainer overnight in the fridge
⅓ cup of sugar, either powdered or regular
Zest of a lemon
Additional flavors ( at this point taste for sweetness and lemon flavor, you can add some lemon juice or a little lemon extract,( start out small) or even limoncello liquor, start with a small amount and taste to your liking.
Assorted mixed fresh berries
nuts for garnish
Instructions
Add the drained ricotta into the bowl of a food processor and process till velvety smooth, could be up to 5 minutes.
Add the sugar, zest, and any flavorings, then taste to your liking. Feel free to sub in orange zest and juice if you prefer that over lemon.
Process until all the flavors are all mixed together.
Layer with fresh berries and nuts.
You can make this a few hours in advance and keep in the fridge until dessert time.
Recipe by Proud Italian Cook at https://www.prouditaliancook.com/2022/02/lemony-sweet-whipped-ricotta-with-fresh-berries.html