Ricotta Mousse
2 c. good quality ricotta cheese (or make your own, easier than you think)
1/2 c. Just Jan’s Fruit Spread (we used Seedless Raspberry here)
1 c. heavy cream
4 Tbsp. powdered sugar
Blend ricotta in a food processor for about 30 seconds until light and fluffy. Add fruit spread. Pulse until combined. Put ricotta mixture into a large bowl.
In another bowl whip cream and powdered sugar until it forms stiff peaks.
Fold the whipped cream into the ricotta mixture.
Spoon the mousse into serving dishes. Refrigerate for 1 hr. Garnish with fresh berries, or how about some chocolate shavings.
Creme Fraiche Cheesecake with Key Lime Curd (recipe inspired by The Broken Bread) Makes 12 single serving cheesecakes Crust: 1 package + 2 extra graham crackers (2 cups) 1 stick + 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter melted pinch of salt pinch of sugar *1/3 c. of toasted coconut is a nice addition. Just substitute the coconut for the extra 2 graham crackers. Finely grind the crackers in a food processor or simple crush them with a rolling pin with a plastic bag. Combine the crackers, melted butter, salt and sugar in a bowl. Mix well. If the mixture is too dry add more butter. Here’s the super cool tip. (thanks The Broken Bread) Cut strips of parchment paper and place them in the...
Famous Chocolate Raspberry Cake 1 1/2 c. cold heavy cream 1 1/2 Tbsp. powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 c. Just Jan’s Seedless Raspberry Spread 1/2 c. Creme Fraiche 1 pkg. Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafer Cookies Combine raspberry spread and creme fraiche and a 1/2. of the whipped cream in a small bowl. Set aside. In a large bowl whip heavy cream until it starts to thicken. Add powdered sugar, and vanilla. Whip until soft peaks form (do not over beat). Cake assembly: Place a chocolate wafer cookie on a sheet pan (or a serving plate). Spoon a rounded teaspoonful of the raspberry mixture onto the cookie. Use the back of a spoon to carefully spread on the...
For a little something sweet and very decadent. Make these artistic Tangerine Marmalade Dark Chocolate Spoon “one bite” treats.
Directions:
Melt some good quality chocolate in a double boiler until just melted. Spoon up your favorite flavor of Just Jan’s Fruit Spread and dip into the melted chocolate. Place on a parchment paper lined tray. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Coconut Mango Sticky Rice 1 C Basmati 2 14oz. cans coconut milk (light or regular) 1 C. sugar 1 tsp vanilla pinch salt 3 TBSP Just Jan’s Mango Spread Cook the rice with 2 cups coconut milk and 1/2 cup sugar, a pinch of salt, and vanilla. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for approx. 30 -40 mins. In a blender mix 1 1/2 cups coconut milk, 1/2 cup sugar and 2 cups fresh mango or thawed mango pieces. Blend on high until smooth. In a small saucepan pour the mango mixture and heat until slightly thickened. To serve, put rice in small ramekins, pack it down and turn over onto a small dessert size plate and pour the coconut...
