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Seasoned Whipped Ricotta With Honey
Seasoned Whipped Ricotta with Honey is a perfect blend of creamy ricotta cheese, aromatic herbs, lemon zest, and sweet honey. This versatile spread is ideal as an appetizer or as a party snack for entertaining or gatherings. It's quick to prepare and delightfully delicious.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings as a party snack
Calories: 161 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese 247 grams
- ¼ teaspoon crushed chili or red pepper flakes optional
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon honey half of it separated
- 1 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme half of it separated
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon pistachios optional
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Add ricotta cheese, crushed pepper flakes, salt, half of the honey, half of the thyme, and lemon zest to a food processor or a bowl of a stand mixer.
- Whip until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Place the whipped and seasoned ricotta cheese in a serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining honey and season with the remaining freshly chopped thyme.
- Garnish: Top with pistachios and extra virgin olive oil.
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Notes
- Helpful Tips:
- Alternative equipment: If you don't have a food processor or stand mixer, you can use a bowl and an electric hand mixer instead. It's best to use a medium speed when using an electric mixer.
- Storing Tips: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Serving suggestions: Make it part of a grazing board, or serve with garlic crostini, crackers, pita chips, fresh bread, or fresh veggies.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
161kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
255mg
(11%)
Potassium
80mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
356IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
149mg
(15%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8 servings as a party snack
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 255mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 356IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.