Baked Ricotta Recipe

Rating 5.0
| 2
| Last Updated on September 21, 2023
Baked ricotta makes a souffle-like appetizer. Hearty and cheesy with a fluffy and light texture, it is finished with a topping of figs and pecans drizzled with honey. This dish is beautiful and a delight to dip in.
Utensils Appetizer
Globe Italian
12
ingredients
6
steps
25
minutes
Originally from Mexico, Chef Annette’s career as a chef and cooking instructor has taken her to Dallas, Kentucky, Madrid, Sweden and Barcelona. She was formerly a pastry chef at a Michelin Star restaurant, a faculty member of a renowned Irish cooking school and has worked alongside Michelin Star awarded Chef Emmanuel Stroobant. Chef Annette has a passion for diverse ingredients that are versatile and locally sourced.

Ingredients

Servings:
6
14 oz
full-fat ricotta
4 oz
grated Parmesan cheese
2
large eggs
1 tsp
salt
1/2 tsp
black pepper
2
figs, cut into six wedges
1 oz
pecan halves
2 tbsp
honey
2 tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp
fresh thyme leaves
1/2 tsp
Spanish pimentón or smoked paprika
1 tsp
flaky salt
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Directions 6 steps | 25 Minutes

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In the bowl of a food processor, place the ricotta, Parmesan cheese, eggs, salt and pepper. Process for 30 seconds or until all ingredients are fully integrated.

Baked Ricotta Recipe: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2

Fill 4-5 oz ramekins three-quarters full with the ricotta mixture.

Baked Ricotta Recipe: Fill 4-5 oz ramekins three-quarters full with the ricotta mixture.
Step 3

Make the topping by tossing the figs and pecans with honey, extra-virgin olive oil and thyme.

Baked Ricotta Recipe: Make the topping by tossing the figs and pecans with honey, extra-virgin olive oil and thyme.
Step 4

Top each ramekin with the topping. Finish with a sprinkle of paprika and a few salt flakes.

Baked Ricotta Recipe: Top each ramekin with the topping.
Step 5

Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

Baked Ricotta Recipe: Bake for 20 minutes.
Step 6

Serve with crusty bread, your favorite crackers or crudités. Enjoy!

Baked Ricotta Recipe: Serve with crusty bread, your favorite crackers or crudités.
Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
321
FAT
23 g
PROTEIN
16.9 g
CARBS
12.7 g
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Sam N.

Sam

25 Sep 2023

Really nice recipe!

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Carmela G.

Carmela

Cozymeal Team Member

25 May 2023

This Baked Ricotta Recipe is healthy, fluffy and absolutely delightful to eat.

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