Ricotta and Spiced Fruit Parfaits

Ingredients

- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups mixed seasonal fruits (e.g., berries, peaches)
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the dry ingredients
In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. Combine wet ingredients
In a separate large bowl, whisk the ricotta cheese, sour cream, and granulated sugar together until smooth.
Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter, mixing until fully combined.

4. Create the batter
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter light.

5. Season the fruit
In a separate bowl, toss the mixed seasonal fruits with turbinado sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and ground cardamom.

6. Layer and bake
Use parfait glasses or small oven-safe dishes. Start by spooning a layer of batter, followed by a scoop of seasoned fruit.
Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of batter on top.

7. Bake the parfaits
Place the parfaits in the preheated oven. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the batter layer comes out clean.

8. Cool and serve
Allow the parfaits to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these warm, spiced treats straight from the glass.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation time: PT30M
30 minutes

- Cooking time: PT30M
30 minutes

Total Time

PT1H
1 hour

Type of Dish

Dessert

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1,920 (approx. 480 calories per serving)

Keywords

Dessert, Ricotta Parfaits, Spiced Fruit, Baking, Oven Dessert, Gourmet, Easy Dessert Recipe, Charming Treat, Fruit Layers, Sweet Parfait

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