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layers of ricotta, strawberries, and pistachios

Ricotta & Balsamic Strawberry Parfait

Michele Pesula Kuegler
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups diced strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3/4 cup whole milk ricotta
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons chopped salted pistachios

Instructions
 

  • Combine strawberries, sugar, and vinegar in a small bowl; stir well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, stirring once or twice. (Refrigerating for up to a day is encouraged.)
  • When it is time to assemble, place ricotta in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Add powdered sugar and almond extract, and either whisk or stir vigorously.
  • Place one-fourth of ricotta mixture in the bottom of a lowball glass or individual parfait dish.
  • Top with 2 heaping tablespoons of strawberry mixture with a little bit of the liquid.
  • Repeat with another fourth of the ricotta, followed by 2 tablespoons of strawberries and liquid.
  • Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon pistachios.
  • Make second serving of parfait following the same steps.
  • Can be refrigerated for an hour or two or served immediately.
Keyword ricotta