Spiced Whipped Ricotta Toast

whipped spiced ricotta dip with grilled bread.

Ricotta cheese is combined with honey, olive oil, red pepper and oregano for a slightly sweet and spicy seasoned appetizer.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Servings

Calories 227kcal

Author Kylie Mazon-Chambers

Ingredients

12 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 small loaf French bread, cut into 1” slices
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the ricotta, honey and lemon juice until completely combined. This can also be done in a food processor fitted with a blade attachment.
Heat a large griddle or grill over medium-high heat. Add the slices of bread and cook until grill marks appear, about 1 minute.
Spread out on a small plate or pipe the whipped ricotta onto the toasts. Drizzle with additoinal olive oil and sprinkle the top with red pepper, oregano, salt and pepper.

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Notes

If your ricotta seems watery, strain it through cheesecloth or a fine-mesh sieve before whipping so the final texture is extra thick, fluffy, and spreadable.

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