Berry Honey Ricotta Whip. Oh so simple yet Oh so delicious. Fresh berries honey and ricotta topped with basil.
Oh my goodness. Life is busy. My family will tell you that I am not able to sit through watching most shows and definitely can not make it through a movie. I go-go-go and the minute I sit to watch a movie or a show, I am out. I often hear people talking about the great lengths they go through to fall asleep at night. I can not relate. I am not kidding, I am here to tell you that I can’t remember ever not falling asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow.
The flip side of this story is that I rarely sleep beyond 5:00 am and when I pop up, I don’t stop until I sit down and try to watch a show with the family….zzzzz. This also means that in the middle of my busy days, I look for those moments to stop and enjoy the “now”. Our meals are filled with mostly simple dishes that can be prepared in very little time. But that doesn’t mean that we sacrifice on taste and nutrition. Quite the opposite, to me, the best dishes are those that require very little fussing. Great ingredients come together harmoniously to create the best recipes.
This simple recipe for Berry and Honey Whipped Ricotta Whip is proof that you don’t need a fancy dish to make the family feel special. You don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen to create a showstopping dessert. I love creating little tidbits and enjoying time around the family table. Sometimes the family table is in the kitchen, this time of year you can find us out on the back lanai and many times it is in the family room as we cheer on our favorite team. Those are the moments when the busyness stops and we enjoy the moment. Those are my favorite moments.

- 1 pint of strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 pint of blueberries (raspberries, blackberries are also great)
- 4 large fresh basil leaves, chopped finely + additional leaves for garnish
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- Whipped Ricotta:
- 1 16 ounce container of whole milk ricotta cheese, drained
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup confectioners sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey, I love orange blossom
- Himalayan Sea Salt to sprinkle at the end
- Combine the berries, basil and honey in a large bowl.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Mix the ricotta, vanilla extract, confectioners sugar, and honey in a blender.
- Whip until smooth.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- To serve, divide the ricotta whip into bowls or wine glasses.
- Top with the berry mixture.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and drizzle with additional honey.
- Garnish with basil leaves.
When creating these Berry and Honey Whipped Ricotta Whip, you can use any berries. When you live in Florida, there is a small window in the Spring that you can enjoy local strawberries and blueberries. I love the Spring and couldn’t resist using both of these delicious fruits.
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reneeskitchenadventures
April 17, 2016 at 9:36 amI just love simple and delicious recipes like this! YUM. I am one of those people that have a problem turning my mind off and staying asleep all night, but I am NEVER up at 5am if I don’t have to get up that early!
hezzidD
April 17, 2016 at 4:27 pmI’ve never heard of whipped ricotta but it sounds tasty with these berries!
theninjabaker
April 17, 2016 at 5:01 pmDefinitely relate to falling asleep as soon as the head hits the pillow =) As for the ricotta whip, you are right, simple sometimes is sublime. P.s. I’ll work on following your wisdom and that of Benjamin Franklin to be an early bird =)
Cindy Kerschner
April 18, 2016 at 6:16 amSimple abd delicious!
Eileen
April 18, 2016 at 2:44 pmThis would be the perfect light dessert for a springtime dinner party. It looks so lovely with the berries and honey.
A Kitchen Hoor
April 19, 2016 at 8:32 pmI could eat ricotta with a spoon out of the container, but mix it with honey and fresh berries and I’m all over that.
Caroline
April 20, 2016 at 4:18 pmI love how simple yet delicious this sounds!