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    Home » Recipes » Pudding Recipes

    Honeyed Ricotta Mousse with Drunken Strawberries

    Published: Apr 29, 2012 · Modified: Jun 19, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    Did someone say Honeyed Ricotta Mousse?

    I do love strawberries and it seems like we are really into the season now, with beautiful juicy strawberries on display in every grocery store! I’ve found a few really good recipes in some of my Italian Magazines, and I think I may have to try every one of them. I saw a recipe for a Honeyed Ricotta Mousse in one of my favorite cooking magazines,  Tastes of Italia.

    glass dish of honey ricotta mousse with strawberries sitting on a white plate

    Let’s get to the recipe I found in Taste or Italia. There were a lot of great pizza recipes in this months edition and also a special section on Venice and Rural Umbria. This ricotta recipe comes from Umbria and the Honeyed Ricotta Mousse really caught my eye. I’ve used ricotta for cheesecakes and cannoli’s but never thought of using it in pudding or mousse until I saw this recipe.

    I did make a few adjustments to the original recipe, which called for Mascarpone or Whipped Cream, I thought why not use both, and I also doubled the original amount of whipped cream to make this dessert a little lighter.

    glass overhead shot of a dish of honey ricotta mousse with strawberries sitting on a white plate

    This really was a very different type of dessert, not very sweet, very light, and quite a unique texture. I think the strawberries could have been sweeter or even boozier,  to add more contrast to the ricotta mousse, or you might try adding a liquor into the mousse to kick up the flavor just a bit.

    But all in all, I did enjoy this Rustic Umbrian dessert and would recommend you giving it a try and have some fun adding your own twist to this recipe! And don’t forget the honey,  look for a good artisanal honey to add even more flavor to this rustic dessert.

    side view of glass dish of honey ricotta mousse with strawberries sitting on a white plate

    If you’ve tried my Honeyed Ricotta Mousse recipe or any other recipe on askchefdennis.com please don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know where you found it in the comments below, I love hearing from you!

    If you enjoyed this recipe you may like these:

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    5 from 13 votes

    Honeyed Ricotta Mousse

    Enjoy the flavors of this Rural Umbrian Dessert, Honeyed Riccota Mousse topped with drunken strawberries and artisanal honey. Simply delicious!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time0 mins
    refrigerate 1 hour0 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 369kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Whole Milk Ricotta
    • ¼ cup Mascarpone
    • 1 cup Heavy Cream
    • ½ cup Confectioners Sugar
    • 1 tsp Vanilla
    • 2 Tbsp Artisanal Raw Honey
    • 2 cups sliced Strawberries or peaches
    • 2 Tbsp sugar
    • ¼ white wine or sweet Liquor optional
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    Instructions

    Mousse

    • in large bowl whisk together the Ricotta, Mascarpone and Confectioners sugar
    • with an electric mixer whip heavy cream and vanilla until fully whipped
    • gently fold whipped cream into ricotta mixture, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour

    Strawberries

    • slice strawberries and toss with sugar and wine (or Liquor) and allow to marinate for at least one hour in the refrigerator*

    Serve

    • Place serving of ricotta mousse in cup, top with marinated strawberries and drizzle honey over top
    • serve immediately

    Nutrition

    Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 168mg | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 895IU | Vitamin C: 28.5mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Elissa

      May 22, 2012 at 12:05 pm

      I found your blog from your guest post on “A little bit of everything”. I’ve decided to make this dessert for my Dad’s 60th birthday this week. I will have 9 guests and 1 year old baby. Do you think this recipe will make enough or should I increase the amounts to make a bit more? Thanks!

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      • Chef D

        May 22, 2012 at 12:26 pm

        I’m so glad you found me through Roxana! I would make 1 1/2 times the recipe, that should give you better size portions for this dessert, If there is any left over, I’m someone will volunteer to eat it!

        let me know how it comes out!

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        • Elissa

          May 22, 2012 at 12:35 pm

          I’m making it tomorrow and will let you know 🙂

    2. fatpiginthemarket

      May 19, 2012 at 10:53 am

      Somehow adding that Ed on the end of honey makes it so evocative. Honey as a verb rocks. Mix that with some soused berries and it sounds like poetry to me. An edible poem, indeed!

      Reply
    3. Shaiana A. Twain

      May 14, 2012 at 9:46 pm

      I wasn’t really into strawberries but when I made this one, it became a hit! A definite keeper. My Granny and Grandpa love it so much they always request that I make this everytime they come visit! 😀

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      • Chef D

        May 15, 2012 at 5:07 am

        I’m so glad to hear that everyone enjoyed it! Next time try it with fresh peaches or nectarines!

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    4. Elyse @The Cultural Dish

      May 14, 2012 at 9:30 am

      This is such a delicious and light dessert idea! Love, love, love it!

      Reply
    5. Sofie Dittmann @thegermanfoodie

      May 03, 2012 at 7:39 am

      5 stars
      Strawberries are among my favorite fruits as well, and the way you’ve prepared this dessert, they sound even better!

      Reply
    6. Sandra's Easy Cooking

      May 02, 2012 at 10:42 am

      5 stars
      Very delicious looking and elegant dessert! I love this recipe!

      Reply
    7. Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking

      May 02, 2012 at 8:47 am

      Such an easy, elegant dessert! Thanks for sharing this and inspiring me with something new!

      Reply
    8. Lea

      May 01, 2012 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy!!! Awesome ingredients.

      Thanks ✿✿✿

      Reply
    9. Liz

      May 01, 2012 at 3:28 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, yes…this is my ideal dessert! Gorgeous boozy berries and delicious mousse. Simple and perfect!

      Reply
    10. Joanne

      May 01, 2012 at 2:24 pm

      This recipe is so easy and looks amazing. I’m saving this one. Strawberry season comes into full swing in mid – late June for us. Can’t wait!

      Reply
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