Name: Strawberry-Ricotta Parfait
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 ounces lowfat ricotta; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon granular Splenda (or other sugar substitute, or brown sugar to taste); 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced, or 1 cup frozen, sliced; 1/4 cup packed fresh mint, chopped, plus 4 sprigs; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup crushed whole-wheat graham crackers

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

15 ounces lowfat ricotta

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 tablespoon granular Splenda (or other sugar substitute, or brown sugar to taste)

4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced, or 1 cup frozen, sliced

1/4 cup packed fresh mint, chopped, plus 4 sprigs

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup crushed whole-wheat graham crackers

Preparation

Mix ricotta, vanilla and sugar in a bowl. In another bowl, mix strawberries, mint and vinegar. Spoon 2 tablespoon ricotta mixture into the bottom of 4 parfait or iced tea glasses. Add a layer of crackers, strawberries and another layer of ricotta. Top with remaining strawberries and mint sprigs. Serve immediately or chill up to 4 hours.

Nutrition Per Serving

Nutritional analysis per serving: 341 calories

11.7 g fat (6 g saturated fat)

42.3 g carbs

3.8 g fiber

24.2 g protein

#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self

TagsParfait Fruit Dessert Dessert Strawberry Berry Fruit Ricotta Cheese Dairy Mint Herbs & Spices Vanilla Graham Cracker Nut Free Quick Easy No-Cook

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