Lunch: Warmed Berries with Honey and Fresh Cheese Recipe | MyRecipes

Recipe by Susan Herrmann Loomis You may adapt this dessert to your taste by adjusting the blend of berries, the amount of honey, or even the amount of cheese. The idea is luxury in the amount of berries. Fromage blanc is wonderfully subtle; you can sub G

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Honey, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Warmed Berries with Honey and Fresh Cheese Recipe | MyRecipes

One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 cup blueberries, divided
1 cup raspberries, divided
1 cup blackberries, divided
6 tablespoons mild honey
4 large basil leaves, torn
1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
2 cups 0% fat fromage blanc
6 small basil sprigs

Instructions

Combine half of berries and honey in a small saucepan over low heat; cook 8 minutes or until slightly warmed, gently stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in basil leaves.
Scrape seeds from vanilla bean. Combine seeds and cheese in a small bowl, stirring well.
Spoon about 1/4 cup cheese mixture into each of 6 glasses or small bowls. Top each serving with about 1/4 cup warm berry mixture. Top each serving with 1/4 cup remaining fresh berries and a basil sprig. Serve immediately.

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