Whipped Ricotta with Raisins and Pine Nuts Recipe

Whipped Ricotta with Raisins and Pine Nuts

Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 6 | Total time: 30 minutes | Active time: 30 minutes

Nutrition per Serving

• Calories: 210
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Cholesterol: 39 mg
• Sodium: 315 mg
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugars: 4 g
• Protein: 9 g

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
• Kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons golden raisins
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 (16-ounce) container whole-milk ricotta cheese
• 1 tablespoon drained capers
• 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
• Toasted baguette slices for serving

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, whisk together 3 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon honey, and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and add the raisins. Simmer until the liquid reduces by half, about 6-8 minutes. Let the raisins cool while submerged, then drain.
2. Meanwhile, mix the remaining 1 teaspoon vinegar and 1 teaspoon honey with olive oil, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
3. In a food processor, combine the ricotta, capers, 1 teaspoon salt, and freshly ground pepper; pulse several times. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Garnish with raisins, pine nuts, and parsley. Serve alongside toasted baguette slices.

Photograph by Ryan Liebe
Courtesy of Recipe Iseasy Magazine