Ricotta-Mascarpone Mousse with Balsamic Strawberries

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
5%
Ricotta-Mascarpone Mousse with Balsamic Strawberries
45 min.
8
443kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a luscious Ricotta-Mascarpone Mousse paired with the vibrant flavors of balsamic strawberries—a dessert that beautifully marries creamy texture and bright acidity. Perfect for gatherings or a special treat for yourself, this versatile dish is both vegetarian and gluten-free, accommodating various dietary preferences without compromising on taste.

In just 45 minutes, you can craft a dessert that looks and tastes like it came straight from a high-end restaurant. The rich blend of mascarpone and whole milk ricotta creates a smooth, velvety mousse that melts in your mouth, while the lemon zest adds a refreshing zing. Topped with juicy strawberries marinated in balsamic vinegar and sugar, each spoonful delivers a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness that will leave your palate dancing.

This recipe not only satisfies your cravings for something sweet but also impresses guests with its elegant presentation. Using a pastry bag to pipe the mousse into glasses adds a stylish touch that elevates the entire dessert. Whether it’s a family dinner, a celebratory occasion, or simply a cozy night in, the Ricotta-Mascarpone Mousse with Balsamic Strawberries is sure to be a showstopper. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a dessert that's as stunning as it is scrumptious!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar to taste
  • 0.8 cup granulated sugar 
  • cup heavy cream 
  •  lemon zest grated
  • ounces mascarpone cheese 
  • pound milk ricotta cheese whole
  • pounds strawberries hulled cut into quarters

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pastry bag

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the cream until soft peaks form. 2 In a large bowl combine the ricotta, mascarpone, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and lemon zest. Using an electric beater, whip the ricotta-mascarpone mixture until thoroughly combined and smooth.3 Gradually fold the whipped cream into the ricotta until the mixture is smooth. Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours.4 Put strawberries in another bowl. Half an hour before serving gently mix in the remaining sugar and balsamic vinegar. Make sure you don't let the strawberries sit in the balsamic vinegar much longer than 30 minutes before serving or the acidity of the vinegar will cook the strawberries.5 When you are ready to serve, fill glass bowls halfway with the strawberries and their juices. Spoon on the ricotta-mascarpone mousse or use a pastry bag to pipe the mousse.

Nutrition Facts

Calories443kcal
Protein8.92%
Fat62.6%
Carbs28.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.39
Glycemic Load
16.81
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
11.352173846701%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.91mg
Petunidin
0.12mg
Delphinidin
0.35mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
28.18mg
Peonidin
0.06mg
Catechin
3.53mg
Epigallocatechin
0.88mg
Epicatechin
0.48mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.17mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.12mg
Naringenin
0.29mg
Kaempferol
0.57mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.26mg
Gallocatechin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:443.22kcal
22.16%
Fat:31.26g
48.09%
Saturated Fat:19.5g
121.88%
Carbohydrates:32g
10.67%
Net Carbohydrates:29.65g
10.78%
Sugar:26.5g
29.45%
Cholesterol:90.88mg
30.29%
Sodium:74.45mg
3.24%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.02g
20.05%
Vitamin C:67.82mg
82.21%
Manganese:0.45mg
22.63%
Vitamin A:1100.51IU
22.01%
Calcium:198.18mg
19.82%
Selenium:9.69µg
13.84%
Phosphorus:135.66mg
13.57%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.51%
Fiber:2.35g
9.39%
Folate:35.31µg
8.83%
Potassium:271.8mg
7.77%
Magnesium:24.13mg
6.03%
Zinc:0.9mg
5.99%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.47%
Vitamin E:0.67mg
4.45%
Iron:0.78mg
4.35%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
4.01%
Vitamin D:0.59µg
3.93%
Vitamin K:4.07µg
3.88%
Copper:0.07mg
3.68%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.41%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.73%
Vitamin B3:0.52mg
2.59%