Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Prune Plums with Mint Ricotta Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 9, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email When buying Italian prune plums, look for unblemished, smooth dark-purple skin with a powdery coat. The fruit should be firm but yield to gentle pressure. Ingredients Fresh ricotta cheese Sugar Chopped fresh mint leaves Sliced prune plums Directions Sweeten fresh ricotta cheese with sugar, and stir in chopped fresh mint. Sprinkle with mint leaves. Serve as a dip for sliced prune plums. Rate it Print