STRAWBERRY RICOTTA SHORTCAKE

If you like ricotta pastries, this is a delicious recipe for you!!

INGREDIENTS:

• 15 oz ricotta cheese
• 3 cups strawberries, sliced
• 3 Tbsp. sugar, divided
• 3 Tbsp. juice from an orange
• 1 Tbsp. orange zest
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 1/2 tsp. orange extract
• 1 store-bought pound cake
• mint leaf for garnish

METHOD

• Place strawberries, 2 Tbsp. sugar, orange juice, and orange zest in a bowl and set aside.
• In another bowl, whip cream to soft peak.
• Add ricotta to different bowl, blend until creamy.
• Fold in cream and 1 Tbsp. sugar.
• Add extract and whip to firmer peak. Slice pound cake in 1/2 inch slices.
• Place one slice on plate per serving. Layer with ricotta and strawberries.
• Place final piece of cake on top, garnish with strawberries and mint.

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