Ricotta And Parmesan Spread Recipe 445 Food

RICOTTA AND PARMESAN SPREAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• For spread: In a large mixing bowl, beat ricotta with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add Parmesan. Beat until combined. Stir in basil, oregano, chives, salt and pepper. (If the spread seems a little dry, stir in olive oil.) 2.Spoon spread into a serving bowl. Cover and chill for 1 hour or up to 12 hours. 3.For toasted baguette: Place bread slices on a large baking sheet. Bake in a 425 degrees F oven about 5 minutes or until lightly toasted. Turn slices over. Bake about 3 minutes more or until lightly toasted. Remove from oven; set aside. 4.Serve with cooled toast slices and vegetable dippers.

THYME AND HONEY RICOTTA SPREAD

Steps:

• Place the ricotta in a shallow serving dish. Gently warm the honey and thyme in a small skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant and the honey just begins to bubble, about 4 minutes. Pour over the ricotta. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Serve with crostini.

HERBED RICOTTA CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix with a rubber spatula until blended.
• Process until the mixture is rough-textured, not completely smooth

BAKED RICOTTA WITH PARMESAN AND THYME

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 150°C
• Place the parmesan, thyme, chilli, salt and pepper into a bowl and stir to combine.
• Roll the ricotta in the dry mixture to coat thoroughly then place cheese on a lightly greased baking tray.
• Bake for 1 hour or until golden.
• Drizzle with white balsamic vinegar and serve with crusty bread and an assortment of crackers.