Description
Silky Italian ricotta drizzled with golden honey and zesty lemon creates a simple yet luxurious dessert. Mediterranean flavors dance together, offering a delightful balance of creamy, sweet, and tangy notes you’ll savor with each delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) whole milk ricotta
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) honey
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Fresh cracked pepper
Serving Accompaniments:
- Baguette or crackers for dipping
Instructions
- Gather fresh ricotta, olive oil, salt, rosemary, honey, and a ripe lemon to create a creamy, aromatic spread.
- Place ricotta into a food processor, incorporating olive oil, salt, and finely chopped rosemary for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Carefully grate the lemon’s outer skin, capturing vibrant citrus zest that will brighten the entire mixture.
- Add lemon zest and freshly squeezed juice directly into the processor, ensuring maximum citrus infusion.
- Pulse the ingredients thoroughly, periodically scraping processor sides to guarantee a silky, uniform texture.
- Continue blending until the mixture transforms into a smooth, light consistency with no visible chunks.
- Gently transfer the whipped ricotta into a serving vessel, creating elegant swoops and peaks.
- Warm honey in a microwave-safe container, being cautious not to overheat and compromise its delicate nature.
- Drizzle the gently warmed honey across the ricotta’s surface, creating an enticing golden cascade.
- Finish the preparation by sprinkling additional lemon zest and cracked black pepper for a final burst of aromatic complexity.
- Accompany the spread with crusty baguette slices or crisp artisan crackers for an elegant appetizer or light dessert.
Notes
- Warm honey adds a luxurious golden drizzle that transforms this simple spread into a gourmet appetizer.
- Perfectly smooth texture comes from processing ingredients in a blender until silky and well-combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 382
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 122 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg