Cannoli Mousse

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) container part skim ricotta cheese
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped
• 1 pint strawberries, raspberries or blueberries, stemmed
• 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur

Instructions

1. Process ricotta in a food processor until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla extract; process to blend. Transfer to medium-size bowl. Stir in orange rind, raisins, chips and walnuts.
2. Cover and refrigerate; or scoop into 6 small ramekins or dessert dishes; cover and refrigerate.
3. Quarter strawberries (leave other berries whole); toss with liqueur in a bowl.
4. Refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
5. Garnish mousse with berries.