Simple and luscious. Quite an ending to a BBQ get together.
2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese (I use Polly-O)
4 oz. regular (NOT lite or low fat) cream cheese – room temperature
2 + 2 Tbsp. white sugar
3 Tbsp. honey
3/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 tsp. lemon juice (fresh is best)
4 cups mixed fruit – berries, kiwi, melons, etc. – peeled & chunked
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice (fresh is best)
Place the ricotta, cream cheese, 2 Tbsp. sugar, honey and vanilla into a food processor until smooth. Scrape into a bowl and place into the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Mix all the berries and/or fruit with the remaining 2 Tbsp. sugar into a large bowl. Toss this all together to coat well and let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature. Divide the creamy ricotta mixture into 4-6 nice serving glasses or bowls and top with the fruit mixture. Serve.