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Watermelon with Ricotta Cream

Watermelon with Ricotta Cream

25 min., ready in 1 hr 25 min.
Time:
226
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
71 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
4 Tbsps Whipped cream
9 ozs Ricotta cheese
2 Tbsps milk
half of a Vanilla bean (seeds removed)
3 Tbsps sugar
11 ozs Watermelon (flesh)
mint (for garnish)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
WatermelonRicotta cheesesugarWhipped creammint
Preparation
1.

Beat the whipping cream until stiff. Whisk the ricotta cheese, milk, vanilla bean seeds and sugar together until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream and refrigerate for about 1 hour. 

2.

Cut the watermelon flesh into thin slices, then trim into triangles. Arrange the watermelon triangles on small plates and scoop the ricotta cream on top. Garnish with fresh mint and serve. 

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie226 cal.(11 %)
Protein6 g(6 %)
Fat11 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates25 g(17 %)
Sugar added15 g(60 %)
Roughage0.2 g(1 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Melon contains citrulline, a substance that helps dilate blood vessels, and thus has a positive effect on blood flow and cholesterol levels. Ricotta, an Italian cream cheese, is packed with calcium and nutrients like vitamin A. 

Even smarter

Even smarter

Ricotta is a product from Italy that resembles cream cheese. However, it's not made from milk like cream cheese, but from whey.

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