Name: Roasted Pineapple with Ricotta Cream
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fresh ricotta cheese; 4 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar; 1 teaspoon fiori di Sicilia extract or orange extract*; 1/4 cup pistachio nuts, chopped; 2 dates, pitted and chopped; 4 slices cored fresh pineapple cutinch thick.; Honey for drizzling; Mint leaves for garnish; Ingredients

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
4 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon fiori di Sicilia extract or orange extract*
1/4 cup pistachio nuts, chopped
2 dates, pitted and chopped
4 slices cored fresh pineapple cutinch thick.
Honey for drizzling
Mint leaves for garnish
Ingredients

Directions

Place the ricotta cheese, confectioners’ sugar, extract and a pinch of salt in a bowl and whip until smooth and the consistency of heavy whipped cream. Fold in the nuts and dates. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Place the pineapple slices in a single layer on a non-stick baking sheet and brush them with the honey. Roast them until lightly browned, brushing them with honey several times while they roast.
When ready to serve, place a slice of pineapple on each of four dessert dishes.
Fill a tipless pastry bag with the ricotta mixture and squeeze in center of the pineapple, mounding it slightly. Garnish with mint leaves and serve immediately.
*Purchase this wonderful flavoring from our good friends at King Arthur Flour: http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/items/fiori-di-sicilia-

This recipe was featured on Season 23 - Episode 2305.