Cherry And Lemon-Ricotta Gratin Recipe

Name: Cherry And Lemon-Ricotta Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind; 1 (15-ounce) carton part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon creme de cassis (black currant-flavored liqueur); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 6 tablespoons sugar, divided; 1 1/2 pounds sweet cherries, pitted; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 large egg whites; 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1 (15-ounce) carton part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon creme de cassis (black currant-flavored liqueur)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 1/2 pounds sweet cherries, pitted
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites
3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

1
Combine rind and ricotta in a medium bowl; set aside.
2
Combine juice, liqueur, and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons sugar evenly in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat; cook 2 minutes or until sugar starts to melt. Add cherries to pan; cook 2 minutes without stirring. Pour cassis mixture over cherries; cook 2 minutes or until mixture thickens.
3
Preheat broiler.
4
Combine remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, salt, and egg whites in the top of a double boiler; place over simmering water. Cook 2 minutes or until a thermometer registers 140u00b0, stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove from heat; beat with a mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold one-fourth of egg white mixture into ricotta mixture until blended; fold in remaining egg white mixture. Spoon ricotta mixture evenly over cherries using 1/4-cup measure. Broil 3 minutes or until topping is browned. Top evenly with almonds.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind, 1 (15-ounce) carton part-skim ricotta cheese, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon creme de cassis (black currant-flavored liqueur), and more.

Yes, Cherry And Lemon-Ricotta Gratin falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cherry And Lemon-Ricotta Gratin

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