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Baked Ricotta
Super easy and delicious Baked Ricotta made with fresh thyme, parmesan and nutmeg. Baked in the oven until light and creamy then spread over chargrilled ciabatta for a delicious appetizer!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 347 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk ricotta (500g)
- 1 cup parmesan freshly grated (40g)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- salt and pepper to season
- butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Lightly grease your ramekins or baking dish with butter and set aside.
- Drain any excess liquid from the ricotta and add to a mixing bowl. Mix with a fork or whisk until smooth.
- Add the eggs and mix well until combined into the ricotta.
- Add the chopped thyme, parmesan, nutmeg and a good pinch of salt and pepper and mix until well combined.
- Spoon into your prepared baking dish until ¾ full and smooth the tops with the back of a spoon. Bake in the oven for 30-45 minutes until puffed up and golden on top.
- Serve warm or cold with toasted ciabatta.
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Notes
- Draining the ricotta - you just need to make sure any excess liquid is drained off from the tubs and do not need to leave the ricotta to drain in a sieve.
- What dish to bake it in - I used 2 6 inch round baking dishes but you can also use one larger dish. The size doesn't matter too much as long as you can fill it about 3/4 full with the mixture.
- Other flavour options - you can add different ingredients to the ricotta such as red pepper flakes (chilli flakes), different cheeses, herbs, lemon zest, garlic.
- Preparing in advance - you can whip the mixture up in a bowl and keep it in the fridge for 1-2 days until you are ready to bake it.
- Storage & freezing - the baked ricotta will keep well in the fridge for 2-3 days. I don't recommend freezing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
347kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
162mg
(54%)
Sodium
535mg
(22%)
Potassium
194mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
945IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
570mg
(57%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 535mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 945IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 570mg | 57% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.