Ricotta and Strawberry Mousse

The ricotta and strawberry mousse is a fresh and light dessert, perfect for spring or summer. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 250 g of fresh ricotta
• 200 g of fresh strawberries
• 60 g of powdered sugar (or to personal taste)
• Juice of half a lemon
• 100 ml of fresh whipping cream
• Fresh strawberries for garnish
• Fresh mint for garnish (optional)
• Dry biscuits like Savoiardi to accompany (optional)

Preparation

1. Wash and hull the strawberries, setting some aside for the final garnish. Blend the remaining strawberries with lemon juice until you get a puree.

2. In a bowl, blend the ricotta with the powdered sugar until smooth. Gently fold in the strawberry puree into the ricotta, mixing until the mixture is homogeneous.

3. In another bowl, whip the fresh cream until it becomes firm.

4. Fold the whipped cream into the ricotta and strawberry mixture, gently mixing from the bottom up to avoid deflating it.

5. Fill some small cups or glasses with the mousse and let them rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

6. When ready to serve, decorate with the fresh strawberries set aside and, if you wish, some mint leaves to add a touch of freshness.

7. As an option, you can accompany the mousse with dry biscuits like Savoiardi, which add a crunchy texture to the dessert.

Curiosity

Ricotta is a versatile ingredient in Italian cuisine and is used as much in savory dishes such as stuffed ravioli as it is in delicious desserts like Neapolitan pastiera or Sicilian cassata. This ricotta and strawberry mousse is an example of how this fresh cheese can be transformed into a sweet and sophisticated preparation.

Additional tip: If you want to add an Italian touch, you could sprinkle the mousse, before serving it, with a bit of orange liqueur like Cointreau or a herbal liqueur, to intensify the flavors and add a bit of personality to the dessert.