WHIPPED RICOTTA WITH SPICED HONEY BUTTER

Fast, flavorful, and kind of fancy

6 SERVINGS / 15 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

1, 15 oz. tub ricotta cheese

¾ tsp. Diamond Crystal kosher salt, divided, plus more

3 Tbsp. olive oil

3 Tbsp. unsalted butter*

½ tsp. Aleppo pepper*

1 tsp. honey

½ cup mixed tender herbs, such as dill, mint, and/or basil

Lemon zest and juice, for serving

Crusty baguette/crudités, for serving

Flaky sea salt, for serving

*Instead of…

3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, use 3 Tbsp. olive oil or ghee

Aleppo pepper, use ½ tsp. smoked paprika + a pinch of cayenne

METHOD

Add ricotta and ½ teaspoon of kosher salt to the bowl of a food processor. Process on high while streaming in olive oil slowly through the opening at the top of the food processor, until the ricotta is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a shallow bowl and smooth surface.

Just before serving, heat butter and remaining ¼ teaspoon kosher salt in a small skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add Aleppo pepper and stir. Cook until fragrant and orange in color, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat, add honey, and stir to combine. Spoon warm honey butter over ricotta and top with herbs and lemon zest. Squeeze lemon juice over top, and finish with flaky sea salt.

Do Ahead: Whipped ricotta and honey butter can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored separately. Reheat honey butter just before serving and proceed.

@zaynab_issaWhipped Ricotta with Spiced Honey Butter 🤍 Recipe below! Created in partnership with @waterloosparkling to celebrate the launch of their new Orange Vanilla flavor. The floral spiced honey butter pairs so well with the sweet notes of orange and vanilla. Find the new flavor @target #WaterlooPartner INGREDIENTS 1, 15oz tub ricotta cheese 3/4 tsp diamond crystal kosher salt, plus more 3 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp unsalted butter or more olive oil 1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper (or 1/2 tsp smoked paprika + a pinch of cayenne) 1 tsp honey 1/2 cup mixed tender herbs, such as dill, mint, and/or basil Lemon zest and juice, for serving Crusty baguette/crudités, for serving Flaky sea salt, for serving METHOD Add ricotta and 1/2 kosher salt to the bowl of a food processor. Process on high while streaming in olive oil slowly through opening at the top of food processor until ricotta is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a shallow bowl and smooth out surface to level. Meanwhile, heat 3 Tbsp butter or olive oil and a pinch of kosher salt to a small skillet over medium heat. Once butter has melted, add aleppo pepper flakes and stir. Cook until the fat is fragrant and has turned orange, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and add 1 tsp honey and stir to combine. Spoon honey butter over ricotta and top with herbs and lemon zest. Squeeze over lemon juice just before serving. Top with flaky sea salt. #waterdownnothing #doyouwaterloo

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