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Fresh Ricotta Brunch Trifle

Dairy Farmers of Canada
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For a fresh, spring themed dessert, get the kids involved in layering on the tiers of this tantalizing trifle. Don’t be fooled by this dish’s name - whether you serve it morning, noon or night, this classic is always a winner with friends and family alike.

  • Course Desserts & Sweets
  • Prep. Time 15 mins
  • Refrigeration Time 2 hrs
  • Yields 6 to 8 servings

Preparation

What You Need

1 tub (475 g) smooth Canadian Ricotta cheese
2 tbsp (10 ml) grated orange zest
1/4 cup (50 ml) orange juice
2 tbsp (25 ml) liquid honey
2 cups (500 ml) quartered strawberries
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) fresh blueberries or
raspberries
1 banana, sliced
6 oz (175 g) 1 pkg amaretti cookies
Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, orange zest and juice, and honey; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine strawberries, blueberries and bananas.

Place one third of the cookies on the bottom of a trifle bowl or 7-cup (1.75 L) flat bottomed bowl. Top with one third of the ricotta mixture and one third of the fruit mixture. Repeat twice with remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or for up to 1 day. Garnish with mint before serving.


Tips

The longer the trifle is refrigerated, the softer the amaretti cookies will be.

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Nutritional Info

Per serving

Energy: 258 Calories
Protein: 9 g
Carbohydrate: 33 g
Fat: 11 g
Fibre: 2.6 g
Sodium: 61 mg

Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe

Nutrient (% DV)*

Calcium: 13 % / 148 mg
Vitamin C: 55 %
Selenium: 18 %
Riboflavin: 13 %
Folate: 11 %

* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.


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  • caroline

    October 6th, 2011

    I have used both types of berries in this recipe. I also have put finely chopped mint with the fruit when I prepare it, so that flavour is added to the overall taste.

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