Honeyed ricotta walnut brittle strawberry bites
These little strawberry bites are the perfect last-minute dessert. They are easy to make, healthy and ideal for a pass-around dessert party!
Servings: 6
Calories: 101kcal
Ingredients
- 8 walnuts halves
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey divided
- 1 pinch salt
- 12 large strawberries
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese low-fat
- 1 orange zested
Instructions
- Heat a small fry pan over medium low heat. Add the oil and the walnuts, toast for 4 minutes, then add the salt and half the honey. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, tossing a few times. Remove from the heat, transfer to a parchment paper and let cool. This will cool and become a Walnut Brittle. When cool, roughly chop.8 walnuts, 2 tsp olive oil, 2 tbsp honey, 1 pinch salt
- Carefully remove the tops of the strawberries, making a flat, slightly indented top—a place for the ricotta to sit on. Slice a thin slice off the bottom of each strawberry, so that the strawberry will be able to sit flat on a plate or platter.12 large strawberries
- If the ricotta is very stiff, add a couple of tablespoons of milk or yoghurt. Dollop 1 tablespoon of ricotta on top of each strawberry. Repeat with all the berries. Drizzle all the ricotta-topped berries with the remaining honey, and sprinkle with orange zest and Walnut Brittle.¾ cup ricotta cheese, 1 orange
Cooking Tips
- Walnut Brittle Preparation: Ensure the walnuts are toasted and honey-coated at a medium-low heat to avoid burning. Letting the brittle cool completely is essential for achieving the right texture.
- Ricotta Consistency: If the ricotta cheese is too stiff, thinning it with a bit of milk or yogurt can make it easier to work with without significantly altering the nutritional content.
- Serving Suggestion: These bites can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until serving. However, best to add the honey drizzle, orange zest, and walnut brittle just before serving to maintain texture.
- Strawberry Prep: Ensure strawberries are dried after washing and before slicing to prevent them from being slippery when assembling.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Honeyed ricotta walnut brittle strawberry bites
Serving Size
2 strawberries
Amount per Serving
Calories
101
% Daily Value*
Fat
5.6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
1.9
g
12
%
Cholesterol
9.6
mg
3
%
Sodium
39.4
mg
2
%
Potassium
90.9
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
9.6
g
3
%
Fiber
0.7
g
3
%
Sugar
7.1
g
8
%
Protein
4.1
g
8
%
Vitamin C
14.2
mg
17
%
Vitamin D
0.03
µg
0
%
Calcium
91.2
mg
9
%
Iron
0.3
mg
2
%
Magnesium
12.1
mg
3
%
Zinc
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.