Preparation time: 30 minutes + 3 hours’ refrigeration
Refrigeration time: 2 hours
Servings: 4 to 6

Ingredients

475 g (1½ cups) Ricotta cheese   
30 ml (2 tbsp) candied fruit, chopped   
60 ml (¼ cup) sugar   
10 ml (2 tsp) orange zest, chopped   
60 ml (¼ cup) Marsala wine
250 ml (1 cup) 35% cream   
2 containers berries 
1 egg white, beaten
Sugar, to taste

Directions

1. In a bowl, beat the Ricotta, candied fruit, sugar, orange zest and Marsala for 2 minutes.
2. Whip the cream until stiff.
3. Using a rubber spatula, fold the whipped cream into the cheese mixture until blended.
4. Pour the mixture into dessert dishes and refrigerate for 2 hours.
5. “Frost” the berries by dabbing them all over with beaten egg white and sifting granulated sugar over them, turning the fruit to coat evenly. Place the frosted berries on a parchment-lined tray.
6. Allow to dry at room temperature for 1 hour.
7. Garnish the dessert with the frosted berries before serving.

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