Spiced Fruit Compote with Ricotta Cream

Elevate your dessert game with this Spiced Fruit Compote with Ricotta Cream, a delightful blend of warm, cozy flavors and luxurious creaminess. This recipe features a medley of dried and fresh fruits, gently simmered in orange juice, honey, and aromatic spices like cinnamon, star anise, and nutmeg, creating a luscious syrup that perfectly coats the tender fruit. Paired with a silky ricotta cream infused with powdered sugar and zesty lemon, this dish offers the perfect balance of sweetness and tangy freshness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile treat can be served as a comforting dessert, a decadent brunch addition, or even a holiday centerpiece. Garnish with mint leaves for an elegant touch, and savor every spoonful of this spiced fruit compote masterpiece!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Mixed dried fruits (e.g., apricots, figs, raisins, cherries)
• 2 cups Fresh fruits (e.g., apples, pears, or plums), diced
• 1 cup Orange juice
• 0.5 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 piece Cinnamon stick
• 1 piece Star anise
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the dried fruits, diced fresh fruits, orange juice, water, honey, cinnamon stick, star anise, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract.

Step 2

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the fruits are tender and the liquid has thickened slightly into a syrup.

Step 3

Remove the saucepan from the heat and discard the cinnamon stick and star anise. Set the compote aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

While the compote cools, prepare the ricotta cream. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon zest. Whisk until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

To serve, spoon the warm fruit compote into individual bowls or glasses. Top with a dollop of ricotta cream.

Step 6

Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(926.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1563.3

Total Fat 29.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 150.8mg	0%
Sodium 304.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 321.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.4g	0%
Total Sugars 265.2g
Protein 39.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1301.0mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 2969.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.4%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 75.4%