Summer Berry Crush

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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a dessert prepared with berries, fresh cheese, macaroons, sugar

Ingredients

For 2 people.

Berries (mixed) – 125 g (4.4 oz / ≈ 1 cup)

Cream cheese – 200 g (7 oz / ≈ 1 cup)

Amaretti biscuits – 25 g (0.9 oz / ≈ 4–5 biscuits, crushed)

Sugar – to taste (≈ 1–2 tablespoons / 15–30 g)

Method

Use a mixture of summer berries, even frozen, a light and fat-free fresh cheese.

Crumble the amaretti biscuits and gently mix all the ingredients.

Serve in glasses.

Allergens

Amaretti: presence of almonds and eggs included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Cheese: milk allergens

Berries: Currants: has an anti-allergic action, Raspberries: possible cross-reaction in case of birch allergy, Blackberries: allergy is very rare. Blueberries: allergy is very rare

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Cheese: useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression. Contribution of flora useful for the protection and proper functioning of the intestine.

Berries: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathics; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Sugar: if consumed in moderation without contraindications (diabetes, obesity,) it is the main source of energy for the body, improves thinking ability, has a positive effect on mood.

Safety / Intended use

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