Cranberry Lemon Whipped Ricotta Recipe
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Cranberry Lemon Whipped Ricotta Recipe
Description
This recipe whips ricotta cheese with lemon zest and juice until smooth and fluffy, creating a bright and creamy base. Fresh or frozen cranberries are quickly cooked with honey and a pinch of cayenne pepper to soften and release their tartness balanced by sweetness and gentle heat. When assembled, the cranberry mixture is spooned over the whipped ricotta for contrast in texture and flavor.
The canapé-like ricotta mixture spreads easily on toasted baguette slices, which can be enhanced by drizzling olive oil and sprinkling sea salt before toasting. The resulting dish is an elegant, fresh appetizer showcasing a balance of creamy, tart, sweet, and spicy elements.
Serve this whipped ricotta spread chilled or at room temperature as a starter or snack paired with toasted bread. The ricotta's creamy texture contrasts pleasantly with the slightly gelatinous cranberries, while lemon adds brightness throughout.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Cranberry fresh or frozen
- ¼ cup honey
- cayenne pepper a pinch
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
- lemon zest and juice from 1
- black pepper to garnish
- baguette to serve, toasted, slices
Instructions
- And the cranberries, honey, and cayenne to a small pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil then remove from the heat when you hear the first cranberry pop, about 30 seconds.
- Add the ricotta, lemon zest, and lemon juice to your food processor or blender and blend on high until smooth. Note: if the ricotta seems too thin, place it into your fridge. It is more firm when it is chilled and you'll be able to pile it higher on a plate when it's cold.
- Pour the ricotta onto a plate, top with the cranberries and honey, and a little sprinkle of black pepper. Serve with some toasted baguette slices.
Notes
- Drizzling olive oil and sprinkling sea salt on baguette slices before toasting enhances their flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1½
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ cup whipped ricotta with ⅙ of the cranberry honey plus 2 slices of baguette | |
| Calories | 331kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 445mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 287IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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