Berry Me

Not a bad way to start a Saturday.

If life is a bowl of cherries then that explains how things have been going for me as of late. I would rather have strawberries and blueberries. I prefer that mixture and any time I can get my hands on some fresh at the store I stock up and put them in everything. Salads, pancakes, and desserts. I have eaten whole bowls full watching television on a Saturday morning. It is absolute perfection. I didn't truly think there was a better way to enjoy them. Until I picked up the latest issue of Domino Magazine. I follow them online but there is something about the touch and feel of a magazine that is so attractive to me. Maybe that makes me less of a scholar because I prefer them to whole books but I like the idea of being able to devour a little of this and a little of that. A smorgasbord if you will. I don't have to make so much of a commitment. I don't have to feel like a failure if I can only find the time to read a couple pages. I love the way they inundate me with information in a way that is so very overwhelming and satisfying at the same time. It is a lot like this recipe. Dig in.

 

Here is what you will need.

Generously grease the pan with unsalted real butter.

Coat that with granulated sugar.

Whip your two egg WHITES until there are little peaks and they are shiny.

Mix together 2 egg yolks, juice from one lemon, 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch, 4 tbsp heavy whipping cream,  one cup ricotta cheese, and 1 cup confectioners sugar (powdered). Then fold in the egg whites using a spatula. Pour the mixture over the berries. I should have made double for the amount of berries I had plus the larger skillet I used. It was still so good. 

Bake at 400 degrees at least 15 minutes or until the batter rises up and is a golden brown. It should cover the berries completely but I kind of overloaded this 12 inch skillet.

Sprinkle the top with confectioners sugar.

It's ready for consumption.

Berry Clafoutis.