Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Blackberry Dessert

Blackberry "Tiramisu" by Nicole Maddox, Crop Bistro

Rich in flavor and light in texture, this summer-time dessert of layered vanilla bean ladyfingers, creamy sweet ricotta and blackberry brandy was created when pastry chef Nicole Maddox was inspired to make a summery dessert using house-made ricotta cheese - which is traditionally used in denser Italtian desserts - and lightened by whipping sugar and cream into it.