Whipped Ricotta With Honey & Truffle
This whipped ricotta with honey and truffle is a fancy and easy appetizer that's ready to serve in 2 minutes. It's creamy and the perfect balance of sweet and savory with beautiful truffle flavor that doesn't break the bank!
Serve this truffle and honey whipped ricotta with toast, or smear it on pizza made with the best homemade pizza dough!
Recipe Overview: Honey & Truffle Whipped Ricotta
✅ Recipe Name: Whipped Ricotta with Honey & Truffle
🕒 Ready In: 2 minutes
👪 Serves: 8
🍽 Calories: 122 calories (estimated)
🥣 Main Ingredients: ricotta cheese, truffle zest, honey, crostinis
👌 Difficulty: Easy! Just blend and enjoy!
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Why You'll Love This Whipped Ricotta Recipe
- It's the easiest appetizer on the planet! All you have to do is blend the ingredients together and serve!
- It's easy to customize. Want more or less truffle flavor? Just use less truffle zest or omit it altogether for a simple whipped ricotta dip with honey!
- You can make it ahead. Whip everything up in advance and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- It's versatile! In addition to serving it as a dip, you can also use it on sandwiches or even as a creamy sauce for pasta for a quick dinner!
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Key Ingredients
Whole milk ricotta. The fat helps to stabilize the ricotta once dipped, so a watery layer doesn't separate out.
Truffle zest. This is my favorite substitute for pricey truffles, and it has a distinct flavor without being artificial. I use the one from Sabatino Truffles. You can also try replacing the salt called for with a high-quality truffle salt.
Honey. Adds sweetness to cut through the truffle flavor, which can be very savory.
Bread & butter for crostinis. I like to use sourdough, but crusty breads like baguettes, ciabatta, or even this same-day focaccia are also great options!
How to Make Whipped Ricotta with Honey & Truffle
- Step 1: Make the crostinis. Brush the bread with butter and toast in the oven at 475°F for 4 minutes on each side.
- Step 2: Whip the ricotta together with the salt, truffle zest, and grated fresh truffle if using, until it is smooth.
- Step 3:Transfer it to a serving plate, then top the truffle whipped ricotta with honey and enjoy!
FAQs
Sure! Brie and cottage cheese can be used in place of ricotta for most whipped ricotta recipes, but note that brie will have a slightly thicker consistency and cottage cheese a little thinner.
Using low-fat ricotta will cause the ricotta to be dry and grainy. Low-fat whipped ricotta does not blend as well and has a grainy texture. Whole-milk ricotta is best for making whipped ricotta, but if all you have is low-fat ricotta, try adding a tablespoon or 2 of heavy cream or olive oil.
If serving as a dip for scooping, whipped ricotta should be served cold since it will hold its shape better. If using on pizza or in pasta, it's better warm or hot.
You can serve this truffle and honey whipped ricotta with crostinis, pita chips, or as the centerpiece of a crudite platter. You can even incorporate it into sandwiches in place of mayonnaise, on pizza, or as a quick and easy creamy pasta sauce!
Tips for the Best Whipped Ricotta
- Make it ahead for easy hosting. Whip the ricotta in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Add the honey right before serving
- Use a high-quality truffle substitute. Tuffle zest is my top recommendation. For other suggestions, check out my comparison of the best truffle substitutes.
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Truffle Whipped Ricotta With Honey
Ingredients
Method
- Add the ricotta, truffle zest, fresh truffle (if using), and salt to a food processor or blender and blend for 30-60 seconds until smooth.450 grams whole-milk ricotta cheese, 1 teaspoon truffle zest, 1 teaspoon fresh truffle, grated, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Transfer the whipped ricotta to a plate or shallow bowl. Spread it into a ½-inch thick layer, then drizzle with the honey.3 TABLEspoons honey
- Serve cool with crostinis and refrigerate any leftovers for up to 3 days.
- Preheat oven to 475℉.
- Slice the bread into ½-¾ inch slices and cut as desired. Brush each side with the melted butter and arrange them evenly spaced on a baking sheet.sourdough bread, 2 TABLEspoons unsalted butter
- Toast on the top rack of your preheated oven for 4 minutes on each side.
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Notes
- Whole-milk whipped ricotta is crucial since low-fat doesn't blend as well.
- Use a high-quality truffle substitute. Tuffle zest is my top recommendation. For other suggestions, check out my comparison of the best truffle substitutes.
