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Whipped Ricotta with lemon and olive oil

September 30, 2013 by Joy the Baker 87 Comments

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I guess some weekends are more about practically understanding the meaning of fun… and then keeping your head down and working your way through.  Like whoa.  That’s ok.  Some Wednesdays are more about doughnuts than emails, so I guess it all evens out down the line.

To ease my worky worky weekend, I made this Whipped Ricotta.  Its simplicity and creaminess surprised me!  Just to be sure I knew what I was getting into… I ate spoonfuls of whipped ricotta on toasted bread for Sunday breakfast and Sunday lunch.  I had to be sure.

I’m sure now.  I worked my way through.  Success!

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Whipped Ricotta feels too good to be true.  It’s just dairy transformed, but it’s sooo good!

I tend to think of ricotta as the cheese I use to make lasagna (mostly because I’m small-minded and super-love lasagna).  I also totally into smashing ricotta into my Lasagna Grilled Cheese (yes, again with the lasagna).  Ricotta is a soft Italian cheese made from whey, acid, and heat.  The end product is a creamy, slightly textured (think: cottage cheese, but don’t freak out), and very mild in flavor.

When beaten, ricotta becomes delightfully smooth and fluffy. I added cream cheese to boost the creaminess. With a big pinch of sea salt and fresh cracked pepper, the cheese is totally on its way to appetizer status.  With good olive oil and lemon zest… I mean, you’re a total class act!

I like to spread generously on toasted baguette slices.  Make a lot.  It’s hard to share.  I also served these toasts with eggs and almonds.  There aren’t many food items that you can serve with both eggs and almonds… so let’s just go with it while we have the chance.

Whipped Ricotta with lemon and olive oil

makes 2 cups

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1/4 cup cream cheese, softened

2 cups whole-milk ricotta

2 tablespoons whole milk

coarse sea salt + fresh cracked black pepper + lemon zest + olive oil

toasted bread for serving

In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat cream cheese until smooth and pliable.  Stop the mixer and add ricotta and milk.  Beat on medium speed for 4 to 5 minutes or until mixture is less grainy and fluffed.  Remove from the mixer and place in a bowl of platter.  Sprinkle generously with sea salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and a good drizzle of olive oil.  Serve with toasted bread and hard-boiled eggs.  

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  1. Kelly

    October 5, 2017 at 10:01 am

    Question: Can this be made in advance? Just wondered if it would get weepy in the fridge. Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Laura Lawhon

    April 23, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    Brush the baguette slices with olive oil before toasting in an oven, spread with the whipped ricotta and top with diced tomatoes and slivers of basil. It’s supposed to be an appetizer, but it might as well be all 3 courses as far as I’m concerned.

    Reply
  3. Alison

    January 5, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    Fabulous photos. Makes me want race right out and buy some ricotta now!

    Reply
  4. Jake S.

    March 6, 2015 at 5:50 am

    Awesome, I have all of the ingedients at home. My only task is to make this awesome meal for dinner. :)

    Reply
  5. Michelle

    November 23, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    This is AMAZING WITH white truffle oil as well!

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