Sweet Berries and Cannoli Cream Cradle

Sweet Berries and Cannoli Cream Cradle

Ingredients:
cheese, ricotta, whole milk
vanilla extract
cream, fluid, heavy whipping
cream, fluid, heavy whipping
sugars, powdered
spices, cinnamon, ground
blueberries, raw
strawberries, raw
sugars, granulated
lime juice, raw
nuts, almonds

Directions:
Cannoli Cream: -- Stir the ricotta, vanilla and 3 tablespoons of cream in a medium bowl to blend.
Using an electric mixer, beat the remaining 1/2 cup of cream, powdered sugar, and cinnamon in a large bowl until semi-firm peaks form.
Fold the ricotta into the whipped cream.
Place in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to stiffen and yield a creamier filling.
(Can be prepared 1 hour ahead.
Cover and refrigerate.
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Sweet Berries: -- Toss the berries, sugar, and lime juice in a medium bowl to combine.
Let stand until juices form, tossing occasionally, about 20 minutes.
Ready to Serve: -- Divide berries among dessert dishes.
Dollop the ricotta cream atop the berries.
Sprinkle with the nuts and serve.
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