SOUR CHERRIES WITH RICOTTA, HONEY, AND ALMONDS
4 servings
The quality of the ricotta is crucial to the success of this recipe. We recommend making some from scratch, but you may also find high-quality ricotta at specialty markets. Instead of the almonds, try crushing amaretti cookies and sprinkling them on top.
Combine in a small mixing bowl:
- 1⅓ cups whole-milk ricotta (12 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons honey
Divide the ricotta among 4 bowls. Use a spoon to make a depression in the center of the ricotta and fill each with:
- ¼ cup pitted sour cherries (1 cup total)
Pour over each:
- 1 tablespoon kirsch or Maraschino liqueur (¼ cup total)
Sprinkle over each:
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped Marcona almonds or toasted almonds (½ cup total)