Easy Ricotta & Blueberry Parfaits: A Delicious & Healthy Treat

Ricotta Cheese and Blueberry Parfait

YIELD Makes 4 servings

Antioxidant-rich blueberries lend their tartness to this pretty dish that's great as a snack, breakfast or dessert.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon powdered sugar Grated peel of 1 lemon 1‑1/2 cups fresh blueberries

PREPARATION:

1. Combine ricotta cheese, sugar and lemon peel in medium bowl; mix well.
2. Place 3 tablespoons blueberries in each of 4 parfait glasses. Add 1/4 cup ricotta cheese mixture; top with another 3 tablespoons blueberries. Garnish as desired.

Variation If your carb count can stand it, sprinkle top with some chopped pecans or slivered almonds. This recipe appears in: Trifles & Parfaits NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 2/3 cup parfait Sodium 55 mg Protein 7 g Fiber 2 g Carbohydrate 12 g Cholesterol 31 mg Saturated Fat 5 g Total Fat 8 g Calories from Fat 49 % Calories 145 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fat 1 Meat 1 Milk 1 Fruit 1