Ricotta Dip for Summer Fruits

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Title: Ricotta Dip for Summer Fruits
Categories: Dips, Fruits, Low-fat, Desserts
Yield: 12 servings

15 oz Fat-free ricotta cheese
2 tb Sugar
1 1/2 ts Vanilla extract
1 1/2 ts Grated orange peel
3/4 ts Ground cinnamon

A lightened recipe for the traditional filling for cannoli, the classic
Sicilian sweet pastry. This dip is delicious on fresh fruit such as melon
spears, peach wedges, strawberries and grapes.

Combine all ingredients in processor and puree until very smooth.
Transfer to bowl. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and
refrigerate.)

Per 2-tablespoon serving: calories, 40; fat, 0; sodium, 38 mg;
cholesterol, 0

Source: Richard Sax and Marie Simmons in: Bon Appetit (June 1993)
Typed for you by Karen Mintzias

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