Spring fruits with honey & almond ricotta

Prep 25 mins | Serves 4-6

Great for a healthy breakfast, brunch or dessert.

300g ricotta cheese
2 tbs honey + extra for drizzling
¹⁄₃ cup almond kernels, roughly chopped
¹⁄₂ tsp ground cinnamon
¹⁄₂ medium papaya, peeled, deseeded and sliced
2 medium bananas, peeled and sliced lengthways
250g large strawberries, hulled
2 oranges, peeled and cut into wedges
2 kiwifruit, peeled and thickly sliced lengthways

Step 1 To make honey & almond ricotta, place ricotta in a medium bowl. Beat until smooth. Add honey, almonds and cinnamon. Stir until well combined. Spoon into a serving bowl. Drizzle with honey.

Step 2 Arrange fruit on a serving platter. Serve with honey and almond ricotta.

Good for you ... Papaya

Red-fleshed papaya has higher levels of beta carotene than varieties with paler flesh. The beta carotene is converted into vitamin A in the body and is needed for normal vision.