Whipped Ricotta | Julie Blanner

Whipped ricotta is the final word appetizer – whether or not you dip it or unfold it, it’s an unforgettable deal with.

Gentle, ethereal, creamy and vibrant, it is a recipe you’ve obtained to expertise to imagine! Who knew one thing so easy may very well be so unbelievable?

Don’t you simply love when a recipe feels and appears particular, however you realize that secretly it was virtually *too* straightforward to make? This whipped ricotta is a type of recipes.

It’s versatile and takes just some substances and some minutes of prep time. It’s really easy to customise and serves fantastically with crackers, crostini and French bread.

Even higher? It feels excellent for any time of 12 months! It’s not too heavy, and it’s not seasonally particular. You possibly can add some seasonal spins, after all – nevertheless it’s scrumptious simply as it’s!

I’m unsure which I like extra – this whipped ricotta or my whipped goat cheese. We’ll have to make them each this weekend simply to match, proper?

Whipped Ricotta

It appears nearly as good because it tastes – I feel you’re going to like this easy recipe!

Elements and Substitutions

• Ricotta – Select your favourite model, full fats is all the time finest.
• Olive oil – Prime quality additional virgin olive oil is all the time the best choice!
• Contemporary Thyme – Leaves, reduce off the stem.
• Honey – We used our favourite sizzling honey for this recipe, to spice it up slightly! You should utilize your favourite honey.
• Sea Salt – Thick flakes are great right here.
• Black Pepper -Thick flakes (to style)
• Lemon Zest – Non-obligatory
• Lemon Juice – Non-obligatory

Variations

• Change up the herbs (strive rosemary or basil).
• Add berries or figs.

Find out how to Make

• Utilizing a small bowl and spoon, whip ricotta, olive oil and honey till virtually silky easy (Combine by hand, or for those who’re doubling or tripling the recipe, use a meals processor or the whisk attachment in your mixer). Combine till mixed.
• Add ricotta combination to a jar or bowl for serving.
• Drizzle honey excessive, swirling it by means of the ricotta if you want.
• Add slightly extra chopped thyme and recent cracked pepper and salt excessive, and serve.

Ideas

• To double or triple this recipe for a crowd, merely use the 1X 2X 3X tab within the printable recipe card! It should multiply the substances for you, no math required!
• When you double or triple this recipe, a mixer or meals processor is really helpful. Progressively improve pace to three till easy.
• Purchase good high quality ricotta! As a result of this recipe is so easy, high quality substances will shine.
• Progressively improve the pace in your mixer. This ensures that you just’ll pull in a number of air.
• Modify sizzling honey and herbs to style.
• For finest outcomes, use recent herbs.

Incessantly Requested Questions

Serving Ideas

• Serve whipped ricotta together with your favourite crackers and breads.
• You possibly can serve this whipped ricowith retailer purchased or home made crostini. Get the straightforward 5 minute crostini recipe right here.
• Add slightly excessive of roasted veggies.
• Serve it with veggies like strips of peppers, celery, carrots, and extra, for a decrease carb serving suggestion.

What to do with Leftovers

Find out how to Retailer

• At Room Temperature – for as much as two hours whereas serving.
• Refrigerate – for as much as one week in an hermetic container.
• Freeze – You possibly can freeze ricotta cheese, however we don’t advocate freezing this whipped ricotta. It received’t maintain the ethereal, mild and mushy texture!