FRUIT PLATTER WITH WHIPPED RICOTTA

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You can use any assortment of farmers' market and tropical fruits for this impressive brunch spread. Bonus: you can make all the accompaniments in advance: juicy poached peaches, creamy ricotta flavored with vanilla and maple syrup, and subtly sweet digestive biscuits.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ripe but firm peaches or nectarines (about 1 pound), quartered and peeled
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 pint part-skim ricotta
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1/2 honeydew melon, halved and cut into thick slices
1/2 pineapple, halved, cored, and cut into thick slices
1/2 baby watermelon, cut into thick slices
1 bunch green or muscat grapes
3 kiwifruits, peeled and sliced
8 fresh figs, halved
2 cups mixed berries, such as blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries
Digestive Biscuits, for serving

Steps:

  • Poached Peaches: Combine peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook, gently stirring occasionally, until fruit is just tender, 5 to 10 minutes, depending on ripeness. Transfer peaches to a heatproof container with a slotted spoon; strain syrup over top. Let cool completely. Peaches in syrup can be refrigerated, covered, up to 1 week. (Makes about 2 cups.)
  • Whipped Ricotta: Puree ricotta, vanilla, and maple syrup in a food processor or blender until creamy. Mixture can be refrigerated, covered, up to 5 days. (Makes 2 cups.)
  • Fruit Platter: Arrange all fresh fruits on a platter. Serve with poached peaches, whipped ricotta, and digestive biscuits.

MST. MAYASHRAFIYA
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The fruit platter is beautiful and the whipped ricotta is delicious.


Nienke Cardon
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I made this fruit platter for a picnic and it was a perfect choice. It was easy to transport and it held up well in the heat.


Itzderealluyanda Saraji
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This fruit platter is a great way to get kids to eat their fruit. My kids loved the whipped ricotta and the colorful fruit.


Lonnie Jackson
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I'm not a huge fan of fruit, but I really enjoyed this dish. The whipped ricotta was so good that it made me forget that I was eating fruit.


Asmat Khan
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This is a great recipe for a healthy dessert. The fruit and ricotta are both packed with nutrients, and the dish is low in sugar.


Alwande Snqobile
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I made this fruit platter for a brunch party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the whipped ricotta and the fresh fruit.


Mr_ Tarek
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover fruit. I had a bunch of berries that were about to go bad, and this was the perfect way to use them up.


Amanda Deering
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I'm not usually a fan of ricotta cheese, but I really enjoyed it in this dish. The whipped ricotta was light and fluffy, and it paired perfectly with the fruit.


Stones IT
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This fruit platter is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and transport, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Twiz Brown
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I love the combination of fruit and ricotta in this dish. It's a refreshing and delicious way to end a meal.


Jorge Orozco
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy dessert. The whipped ricotta is so simple to make, and it really takes the fruit platter to the next level.


Sina Fahime
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I made this fruit platter for a baby shower and it was a huge success. The whipped ricotta was a nice touch that made the dish feel special.


Nwikue Legborsi
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This fruit platter with whipped ricotta was a hit at my party! The ricotta was light and fluffy, and the fruit was fresh and flavorful. It was the perfect summer dessert.