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Roasted Summer Fruit with Ricotta

Roasted Summer Fruit with Ricotta is a quick dessert made with peaches, berries, and sweetened ricotta.
Roast fruit until juicy and serve over creamy ricotta.
Top with hazelnuts for a simple, elegant finish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mediterranean-inspired

Ingredients
  

Roasted Fruits

  • 3 peaches quartered
  • 100 g raspberries
  • 100 g blackberries
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Lemon zest

  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Sweet Ricotta
  • 300 g ricotta
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp vanilla

To Serve

  • Crushed hazelnuts

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  • In a large bowl, mix peaches, raspberries, and blackberries with brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  • Spread the mixture onto a sheet pan.
  • Roast for about 20 minutes until the fruit is soft and bubbling.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
  • In a bowl, whisk together ricotta, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
  • To serve, add a dollop of sweet ricotta to a plate, top with roasted fruit and juices, and sprinkle with crushed hazelnuts.

Notes

  • You can substitute honey with maple syrup
  • Try serving with toasted bread for a brunch option
  • Almonds or pistachios work well instead of hazelnuts