Cannoli Mousse

1 (15 ounce) container part skim ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1 pint strawberries, raspberries or blueberries, stemmed
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur

Process ricotta in a food processor until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla extract; process to blend. Transfer to medium-size bowl. Stir in orange rind, raisins, chips and walnuts. Cover and refrigerate; or scoop into 6 small ramekins or dessert dishes; cover and refrigerate.

Quarter strawberries (leave other berries whole); toss with liqueur in a bowl. Refrigerate for up to 1 hour. Garnish mousse with berries.

Makes 6 servings.

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