Recipe for cooking cannoli mousse

Desserts to Go with Coffee and Tea :: Souffles and Puddings

Cannoli Mousse

1 (15 ounce) container part skim ricotta cheese
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract or flavoring
1 Tbsp. grated orange rind
1/4 c. golden raisins
1/2 c. mini semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 c. walnuts, finely chopped
1 pt. strawberries, raspberries or blueberries, stemmed
2 Tbsp. orange-flavored liqueur

Process ricotta in a food processor until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla extract or flavoring; process to blend. Transfer to med.-size bowl. Stir in orange rind, raisins, chips and walnuts. Cover and refrigerate; or scoop into 6 sm. ramekins or dessert dishes; cover and refrigerate.

Qt.er strawberries (leave other berries whole); toss with liqueur in a bowl. Refrigerate for up to 1 hour. Garnish mousse with berries.

Makes approximately 6 servings.