Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Sweet Cherries
The perfect appetizer for summer-- whipped ricotta with roasted Northwest sweet cherries! A sweet and savory snack, side dish or small plate for entertaining. Serve as a dip, spread or crostini appetizer.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 15 ounce container ricotta cheese
- French baguette, or other good quality bread, sliced and toasted.
- 1/2 cup fresh torn basil leaves
- Honey, for topping
Roasted Cherries
- 4 cups pitted and halved Northwest sweet cherries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degres F.
- Toss the sweet cherries with the olive oil, salt, pepper and balsamic vinegar. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes. Remove and let cool.
- While the cherries are roasting, make the whipped ricotta. Place the ricotta in a food processor and puree for 2-3 minutes until very creamy in texture.
- Spread the whipped ricotta in a bowl or platter. Top with roasted cherries, torn basil leaves and honey, for drizzle.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 117mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 281IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 0.5mg