Whipped Ricotta Three Ways
Serves: 2-4
Prep time: 5-10 minutes
Cook time: 5-10 minutes
Ingredients
Whipped ricotta with fig, rosemary and honey topping
- 250g (8.8oz) Ricotta
- 30ml (2 tbsp) La Belle Excuse Extra Virgin Crude Olive Oil
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) milk
- 4-5 fresh figs, cut into thick slices
- 1-2 sprigs of rosemary, plus extra leaves, chopped
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) honey
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) La Belle Excuse Raspberry and White Balsamic Vinegar
- A drizzle of La Belle Excuse Extra Crude Olive Oil
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) toasted pine nuts
- La Belle Excuse Mediterranean Fleur de sel
- Pita bread or croutons, to serve
Whipped Ricotta with Pistachios and Pomegranate Arils
- 250g (8.8oz) Ricotta
- 30ml (2 tbsp)La Belle Excuse Extra Virgin Crude Olive Oil
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) milk
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 45 ml (3 tbsp) honey
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) chopped pistachios
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) pomegranate arils
- A drizzle of La Belle Excuse Extra Virgin Crude Olive Oil
- La Belle Excuse Mediterranean Fleur de sel
- Pita bread or croutons, to serve
Whipped Ricotta with Olives
- 250g (8.8oz) Ricotta
- 30ml (2 tbsp) La Belle Excuse Extra Virdin Crude Olive Oil
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) milk
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) green olives, pitted and halved
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) La Belle Excuse Kalamata Olives, pitted and halved
- A drizzle of La Belle Excuse Extra Virgin Crude Olive Oil
- 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
- Zest of 1 orange
- Fresh parsley, to garnish
- Pita bread or croutons, to serve
Steps
Whipped Ricotta with Fig, Rosemary and Honeytopping
- In a blender or food processor, combine the ricotta, olive oil, milk and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the figs, rosemary sprigs, honey and balsamic vinegar. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Place the whipped ricotta on a platter. Top with the figs, pine nuts, chopped rosemary, a pinch of sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with Pita bread or croutons.
Whipped Ricotta with Pistachios and Pomegranate Arils
- In a blender or food processor, combine the ricotta, lemon zest, olive oil, milk and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
- Place the whipped ricotta on a serving platter. Drizzle with honey and olive oil, then sprinkle with pistachios, pomegranate arils and a pinch of sea salt. Serve with Pita bread or croutons.
Whipped Ricotta with Olives
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a blender or food processor, combine the ricotta, olive oil, milk and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
- In an ovenproof dish, combine the green olives, Kalamata olives, garlic, half the orange zest and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix well and roast for 8-10 minutes.
- Place the whipped ricotta on a platter. Top with the warm olives, the remaining orange zest, a drizzle of olive oil and fresh parsley. Serve with Pita bread or croutons.