Name: Baked Ricotta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 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

Baked Ricotta Recipe

Rating 5.0

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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.

Appetizer

Italian

ingredients

steps

minutes

Ingredients

Servings:

14 oz

full-fat ricotta

4 oz

grated Parmesan cheese

large eggs

1 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

black pepper

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

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.