Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Sweet Cherries

Name: Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Sweet Cherries
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: World
Ingredients: Sweet Cherries 4 cups; Olive oil 1 tbsp; Salt 1/4 tsp; Black pepper 1/4 tsp; Balsamic vinegar 1 tsp; Ricotta cheese 1 (15-oz) container; Basil 1/2 cup; Honey; Bread

great summer appetizer

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20m
Serves 8
Easy
450 °F
(1)

Ingredients

	For roasted cherries:
	4 cups Sweet Cherries pitted and halved, Northwest
	1 tbsp Olive oil
	1/4 tsp Salt
	1/4 tsp Black pepper freshly ground
	1 tsp Balsamic vinegar
	For whipped ricotta:
	1 (15-oz) container Ricotta cheese
	For serving:
	1/2 cup Basil fresh torn leaves
	Honey for drizzling
	Bread french baguette, or other good-quality bread, sliced and toasted

Nutritional information

258

calories

10.9g

fat

30.9g

carbohydrates

10.4g

protein

32mg

cholesterol

267mg

sodium

Ingredients

For roasted cherries:
4 cups Sweet Cherries
pitted and halved, Northwest
1 tbsp Olive oil
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
freshly ground
1 tsp Balsamic vinegar
For whipped ricotta:
1 (15-oz) container Ricotta cheese
For serving:
1/2 cup Basil
fresh torn leaves
Honey
for drizzling
Bread
french baguette, or other good-quality bread, sliced and toasted

Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Sweet Cherries

Whip up a batch of this delectable Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Sweet Cherries for your next gathering. This simple appetizer boasts a splendid fusion of sweet, tangy, and creamy and pairs perfectly with toasted French baguette slices. It’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Wash and pat dry the sweet cherries. Pit them and cut in half. Roast the cherries with a little olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. In the meantime, whip up the ricotta cheese in your food processor. When ready to serve, spread the whipped ricotta out onto a serving platter and spoon the roasted cherries over the top. Garnish with fresh torn basil leaves and top with a drizzle of honey. Serve and enjoy!

To make this Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Sweet Cherries, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingridiens for Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Sweet Cherries

Steps to make Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Sweet Cherries

1	Preheat oven	5
Preheat the oven to 450 ℉.
2	Prepare cherries	2
In a bowl, add 4 cups pitted and halved sweet cherries, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar and toss to coat well.
3	Roast cherries	15
Place the cherries on a baking sheet in an even layer and roast for 15 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.
4	Make whipped ricotta	2
In the meantime, place 15 ounces ricotta in a food processor. Purée for 2-3 minutes or until very creamy.
5	Spoon ricotta on platter	1
Spoon the whipped ricotta on a serving platter.
6	Serve
To serve, top with roasted cherries, torn basil leaves, and a drizzle of honey. Serve with toasted bread, and enjoy!

This easy recipe for Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Sweet Cherries yields a crowd-serving portion and is simple to prepare. Made this? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

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