Description
Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Tomatoes combines creamy cheese and sweet roasted tomatoes that make your next gathering sparkle with deliciousness. Spread this delectable mixture on crusty bread and watch your guests smile with pure Mediterranean-inspired joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 15-ounce whole milk ricotta cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Zest from 1 lemon
Garnish and Serving:
- 2 small baguettes
- Fresh baby basil leaves
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 275°F. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil, spreading 4 cups of cherry tomatoes in a single layer.
- Scatter 2 smashed garlic cloves and 2 thyme sprigs across the tomatoes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle ¼ cup olive oil over the tomatoes, ensuring even coverage. Roast for 2.5 hours until they soften and caramelize.
- Remove tomatoes from the oven and allow them to cool completely at room temperature.
- Add 15 ounces ricotta, ½ cup Parmesan, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon oregano, and ¼ cup heavy cream to a food processor.
- Blend the ingredients until the mixture becomes silky smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Transfer the whipped ricotta to a shallow serving bowl, creating a gentle swirl with the back of a spoon.
- Carefully spoon the roasted tomatoes and their caramelized juices into the center of the ricotta.
- Finish the dish with a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of coarse black pepper and sea salt.
- Garnish with fresh baby basil leaves for a vibrant touch.
- Toast 2 small baguettes, slicing them into ⅓-inch pieces and lightly browning for the perfect accompaniment.
Notes
- Roast tomatoes low and slow to develop deep, rich flavors without burning, checking occasionally to ensure even caramelization.
- When whipping ricotta, blend just until smooth to maintain a light, airy texture without overworking the cheese.
- Use room temperature ingredients for the best blending and most consistent ricotta mixture, which helps create a silky, creamy result.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute ricotta with cashew cream and coconut cream, maintaining a similar rich and tangy profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 2.5 hours
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 387 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 292 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg