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 roasted cherries:

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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