Cherry Bourbon Sauce with Whipped Herb Ricotta: The Sleep-Friendly Snack You Need

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Recipe below

16 oz ricotta, whipped

Zest of orange

Juice of orange

1 tbsp Honey

1 tsp chopped Fresh thyme

1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary

1 tsp chopped Pistachios

1 tbsp Kodiak protein cookie batter granola

8 oz frozen pitted cherries

1 oz bourbon

1 oz honey

1 cinnamon stick, toasted

Zest and juice of one orange

1 tbsp butter, cold, cubed

Instructions

1. In a small pot over medium heat, add in the cherries, bourbon, honey, cinnamon stick, zest & juice of the orange & salt. Be careful when adding the bourbon as the alcohol can flame.

2. Bring to a boil, stirring, reduce to a simmer and stir occasionally until the cherries have broken down and the sauce has thickened slightly.

3. Remove from heat, remove and discard the cinnamon stick and add the cold butter.

4. Swirl the pan and gently stir the sauce to melt and emulsify the sauce.

Make the Ricotta

1. Combine ricotta, zest, juice, honey in a food processor or bowl and whip until smooth and light.

2. Add fresh chopped herbs, whip again for a short amount of time.

3. Garnish with more fresh herbs, pistachios and serve with crackers, chocolate or your favorite cheese to mouth vessel.

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