Fluffy Whipped Ricotta with Honey & Herbs 🍯 🌿

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories, while mascarpone offers a similar creamy texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Spinach adds freshness, while dried basil is more economical.

lemon zest

🥗Healthier: lime zest

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lime zest provides a similar brightness, while lemon juice can be a cost-effective alternative.

In a food processor or blender, combine the ricotta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and sea salt.

Blend the mixture on high speed for 1–2 minutes until it's smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.

Taste the whipped ricotta and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if desired.

Spoon the whipped ricotta into a serving bowl, spreading it evenly.

Drizzle honey over the top of the ricotta. Sprinkle with roasted pine nuts, lemon zest, fresh thyme leaves, and flaky sea salt.

Serve the whipped ricotta with toasted bread slices on the side for dipping.

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