Crimson Silk Pomegranate, Pear and Ricotta Smoothie with Rosemary
An original, elegant smoothie made with fresh pomegranate, ripe pear, and creamy ricotta, scented with a gentle touch of rosemary and honey. It has a velvety texture, a balanced sweet-tart flavor, and a refined profile perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
- 140 g pomegranate arils (fresh)
- 180 g ripe pear (pelada, without core and diced)
- 120 g ricotta cheese (whole or semidesnatado)
- 180 ml milk (cold)
- 15 ml honey (ajustar to taste)
- 1 g fresh rosemary (solo the leaves, chopped finely)
- 2.5 ml vanilla extract
- 80 g ice
- 1 g fine salt (a pinch)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Add the pomegranate arils, diced pear, ricotta cheese, milk, honey, fresh rosemary, vanilla extract, ice, and fine salt to a blender.
- 2
2. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth, creamy, and uniform.
- 3
3. If you prefer a finer texture, strain the smoothie through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any firm bits of pomegranate or rosemary.
- 4
4. Taste and adjust with a little more honey if you want a sweeter profile; blend again for 10 seconds.
- 5
5. Serve immediately in chilled glasses to keep the silky texture and fresh fruit character.
Chef tips
For a gentler aroma, lightly rub the rosemary between your fingers before adding it. If the pomegranate is quite tart, use a particularly sweet pear such as Bartlett or Conference.
Substitutions
You can substitute the ricotta with creamy cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, though the texture will change slightly. Honey can be replaced with maple syrup for a strict vegetarian version. Milk can be lactose-free if preferred.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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