Strawberries in balsamic sauce with ricotta cream

Ingredients:

• 1 cup semi-skimmed ricotta
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 450 g strawberries, hulled and quartered
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, cut into strips

Preparation:

1. Place the ricotta, honey, and vanilla extract in a small bowl of a food processor and process until smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar and sugar and bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then cool completely.
3. In a medium bowl, toss berries with basil and balsamic vinegar.
4. Divide the cream among 4 cocktail glasses, top with the berry mixture and serve.