Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Sweet Cherries

Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Sweet Cherries

great summer appetizer

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 20m
Temp.: 450 °F
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (13 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For whipped ricotta:

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Nutritional Information

258
calories
10.9g
fat
30.9g
carbohydrates
10.4g
protein
32mg
cholesterol
267mg
sodium
Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Sweet Cherries

Recipe Description

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:

Ingredients for Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Sweet Cherries

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 450 ℉.

  2. 2

    Prepare cherries

    2 min
    Step 2 - Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Sweet Cherries

    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. 3

    Roast cherries

    15 min
    Step 3 - Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Sweet CherriesStep 3 - Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Sweet Cherries

    Place the cherries on a baking sheet in an even layer and roast for 15 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.

  4. 4

    Make whipped ricotta

    2 min
    Step 4 - Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Sweet Cherries

    In the meantime, place 15 ounces ricotta in a food processor. Purée for 2-3 minutes or until very creamy.

  5. 5

    Spoon ricotta on platter

    1 min
    Step 5 - Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Sweet Cherries

    Spoon the whipped ricotta on a serving platter.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Sweet Cherries

    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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Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Hannah
May 22, 2025
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OMG this Whipped Ricotta is a total game changer! Made it for my fam and they couldn't get enough. So simple yet sooo delish! Def a crowd fave!

Lila
April 7, 2025
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I made this whipped ricotta with roasted cherries for my book club. Everyone loved it. The sweetness of the cherries blend so well with the creamy ricotta. It was so simple to prepare, barely took any time at all. I'm so proud to share it!

Natalie
March 20, 2025
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Delicious! I made this for a family gathering and everyone raved about it! The sweet cherries and creamy ricotta are a heavenly combo. I'll be making this again for sure!

Patricia
March 17, 2025
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Super easy and so creamy, loved it

Beth Johnson
March 14, 2025
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Incredible! I made this for a family gathering, and everyone loved it. The combination of sweet cherries and creamy ricotta was just perfect. Thank you for this recipe!

Wendy Adams
February 21, 2025
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I made this for a family dinner and everyone was blown away! The flavors of the ricotta and cherries are amazing together.

Juliette
February 20, 2025
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J'ai fait cette recette pour une soirée entre amis et tout le monde a adoré! La ricotta était tellement crémeuse et les cerises rôties ajoutent une touche sucrée parfaite. C'était simple à préparer, même pour moi qui ne suis pas une grande cuisinière. Mes invités voulaient la recette!

Hannah
February 1, 2025
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Super easy and tasty! My husband loved it at dinner.

Zoe Thompson
January 30, 2025
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OMG, this Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Sweet Cherries is to die for! I whipped it up for my friends last weekend, and they couldn’t stop raving about it. So delish!

Victoria Smith
September 22, 2024
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Absolutely lost my mind over this Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Sweet Cherries! Made it for a lil get-together, and it vanished faster than I'd thought. The creamy ricotta paired with the sweet cherries is just dreamy. Perfect for warm summer evenings. Totally a new fave!

William
September 22, 2024
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Delicious! Everyone loved it.

Ella
August 13, 2024
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OMG, this whipped ricotta is sooo delish! Made it for my gal pals night & it was a total hit! Sweet n creamy goodness!

Athina
July 30, 2024
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Terrific delicious summer appetizer!

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