Whipped Ricotta Cheese with Lemon and Garlic
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 16 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- ¼ teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Toppings
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- 1. Add ricotta, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil and salt and pepper to the bowl of a food processor, and blend until smooth - about 30 seconds. 2. Transfer to s serving bowl, and drizzle the top with honey and lemon juice. 3. Top with basil and serve alongside bread, crudite, crackers or crostini.