Whipped Ricotta Recipe
Whipped ricotta is a creamy and versatile spread made by blending ricotta cheese with olive oil, lemon juice, and sea salt, topped with roasted pine nuts, fresh thyme, lemon zest, sea salt and honey.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
For Serving:
- Roasted pine nuts
- Honey
- Lemon zest
- Fresh thyme leaves
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare Ricotta Mixture: In a food processor or blender, combine the ricotta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and sea salt.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture on high speed for 1–2 minutes until it's smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Taste and Adjust Seasoning: Taste the whipped ricotta and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if desired.
- Transfer to Serving Dish: Spoon the whipped ricotta into a serving bowl, spreading it evenly.
- Garnish: Drizzle honey over the top of the ricotta. Sprinkle with roasted pine nuts, lemon zest, fresh thyme leaves, and flaky sea salt.
- Serve: Serve the whipped ricotta with toasted bread slices on the side for dipping.