Passion Fruit Hearts

Directions

1. 1
   Halve the passion fruit, discard the seeds and scoop the pulp into asmall bowl and set aside.
2. 2
   Combine the jelly, lemon juice, 6 tablespoons water and sugar in amedium-size saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to boil.
3. 3
   Reducethe heat and simmer five minutes.
4. 4
   Add the passion fruit and poach fiveminutes.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, combine the gelatinwith 1/4 cup warm water and the vermouth in a medium-size bowl and setaside 5 minutes to soften.
6. 6
   Pour the hot passion fruit mixture through a sieve into the softenedgelatin.
7. 7
   Use the back of a woodenspoon to press as much as possible ofthe jell-like substance from the passion fruit.
8. 8
   Stir until dissolved, then empty into a food processor or blender.
9. 9
   Add the ricotta cheese to the fruit mixture and puree until smooth.
10. 10
    Pour into four lightly greased, 4-ounce heart-shaped molds, loosely cover with plastic and refrigerate 4 hours to set completely.
11. 11
    To unmold the hearts, run a sharp knife around the inside edges of each mold.
12. 12
    Immerse the molds in warm water for a few seconds, dry them and invert onto a serving platter; angle the point of each heart toward the center of the platter.
13. 13
    Remove the molds, scatter strawberriesaround them and serve.