Impress your valentine with these deliciously simple cinnamon sugar plums…. only a few minutes to simmer down, served on a bed of silky smooth ricotta and a healthy sweet end to your meal. Enjoy.

Cook time: 3 mins | Prep time: 10 mins | Serves: 2

Ingredients.

• 1 cup fresh ricotta, drained

• 1 lemon, zest

• 50g butter, unsalted

• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon vanilla paste

• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

• 1/4 cup coconut sugar

• 2 firm plums, halved and pitted

• grated dark chocolate to garnish

Method.

1. In a small bowl mix ricotta and lemon zest together until smooth. Set aside.

2. In a medium frypan on low heat add butter, cinnamon, vanilla paste, sea salt, coconut sugar. Stir and simmer on low for 1 minute until sugar is dissolved.

3. Add plums, cut side down. Stir and coat with cinnamon sugar liquid on low for 2 – 3 minutes.

4. On two plates evenly spread the lemon ricotta, place two plum halves on top of the ricotta and drizzle liquid over the top. Grate with dark chocolate and serve immediately.