Did you know that fresh ricotta cheese is the main ingredient in southern Italian sweet delicacies like Italian cheesecake and cannolis? It\u2019s much healthier than the artery-clogging processed cream cheese that is typically used in American desserts. Fresh ricotta cheese (mixed with sugar and lemon zest) is also a treat served straight up with fresh fruit. Besides being delicious, this recipe is full of nutrients including calcium, vitamin C, and protein!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
INGREDIENTS<\/strong> DIRECTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Featured in Alzheimer’s Today Magazine- Volume 15, No. 4. 2021, Page 15 Did you know that fresh ricotta cheese is the main ingredient in southern Italian sweet delicacies like Italian cheesecake and cannolis? It\u2019s much healthier than the artery-clogging processed cream cheese that is typically used in American desserts. Fresh ricotta cheese (mixed with sugar…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16594,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[160,164,162,161,159],"tags":[1212,860,1211,572],"yoast_head":"\n
(Choose organic ingredients when available.)
\u2022 3 large eggs
\u2022 \u00bc cup granulated sugar
\u2022 1 (15-ounce) container whole or part-skim ricotta
cheese (avoid brands with gum additives)
\u2022 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
\u2022 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
\u2022 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
\u2022 2 teaspoons lemon zest
\u2022 \u00bd teaspoon ground cardamom
\u2022 2 small mangoes peeled and diced
\u2022 nonstick cooking spray<\/p>\n\n\n\n