Description
Frozen Ricotta Cheesecake Bites in Strawberries offer a refreshing, no-bake dessert combining creamy ricotta filling, juicy strawberries, and a delightful nutty topping. Perfect for summer parties or a quick indulgent treat.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
200 g ricotta cheese
1 tbsp honey
½ tsp vanilla extract
Zest of ½ lemon
For the Strawberries:
20 large strawberries, hulled and slightly hollowed
For the Topping Options:
2 tbsp crushed pistachios or almond crumble
Optional: extra drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Prep the Strawberries: Rinse and dry the strawberries thoroughly. Cut off the tops and gently hollow out a small cavity inside each strawberry using a small spoon or melon baller.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth and creamy. For extra fluff, beat the mixture with a hand mixer for 1–2 minutes.
- Fill the Strawberries: Spoon or pipe the ricotta filling into each hollowed strawberry, smoothing or swirling the top for an attractive finish.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the filled strawberries with crushed pistachios or almond crumble. Optionally, drizzle extra honey on top.
- Freeze Until Firm: Place the filled strawberries upright on a parchment-lined tray. Freeze for 1–2 hours until firm but creamy in the center.
Notes
- Fruit Variations: Use smaller strawberries or try adding different toppings like crushed graham crackers or coconut flakes for a fun twist.
- Alternative Sweeteners: You can replace honey with maple syrup, agave nectar, or other sweeteners if preferred.
- Storage: These bites are best enjoyed frozen and can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week in the freezer.
- Customization: If you don’t have lemon zest, you can skip it or use a little vanilla extract for flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg