Strawberries with ricotta cream and pistachios

Ingredients:

• 1 cup semi-skimmed ricotta
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 tbsp orange liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier) or freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 cups hulled and chopped strawberries
• 1/4 cup toasted chopped pistachios

Preparation:

1. Place the ricotta in a small strainer set over a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to drain off any excess liquid.
2. Transfer the ricotta to a food processor or blender, add the brown sugar and orange liqueur, and blend until smooth. The cream can be made up to 8 hours in advance, covered, and refrigerated.
3. Divide strawberries among 4 ramekins, top each with 1/4 cup ricotta and sprinkle with pistachios.