Can I freeze the whipped ricotta?

I don't recommend it because of ricotta's high water content, it won't have the same creamy texture once defrosted.

Why is my whipped ricotta grainy?

Some store-bought ricotta cheese is grainier than others and if you don't blend it enough it stays a little grainy. Just blend the ricotta more till it's completely smooth! If it's still too thick, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of heavy cream.

Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Figs

Name: Whipped Ricotta Crostini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 oz ricotta cheese (1 ½ cup); 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp fresh lemon zest; 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 tbsp hot honey (plus more for serving); 1 clove garlic, minced; ½ tsp fine sea salt; ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 baguette; Avocado oil in a spray (or 1 tbsp cooking oil); 1 whole clove garlic, peeled (optional); 6-8 fresh black figs, cut into quarters or into 8 pieces (tops removed, no need to peel); 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley (or fresh thyme, oregano, chives, or rosemary); Flaky sea salt (optional for serving)

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Whipped Ricotta Crostini

Recipe by Veronika Sykorova

This Whipped Ricotta Crostini is the perfect appetizer for fall and winter and especially the holiday season! It's easy to make into a big batch and it can be ready in just 20 minutes!

Total Time20 minutes
Yield4-6 1x
DietVegetarian

Ingredients

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16 oz ricotta cheese (1 1/2 cup)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp fresh lemon zest
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tbsp hot honey (plus more for serving)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 baguette
Avocado oil in a spray (or 1 tbsp cooking oil)
1 whole clove garlic, peeled (optional)
6-8 fresh black figs, cut into quarters or into 8 pieces (tops removed, no need to peel)
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley (or fresh thyme, oregano, chives, or rosemary)
Flaky sea salt (optional for serving)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a large baking sheet.
Add ricotta cheese, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, hot honey, minced garlic, fine sea salt, and black pepper into a food processor.
Pulse and blend everything for a couple of minutes or until it’s smooth and creamy. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides if needed.
Transfer the whipped ricotta into a jar and store it in the fridge while you prepare the baguette.
Slice the baguette into ½-inch thick slices and lay them out on your prepared baking sheet.
Spray or drizzle the sliced baguette with avocado oil and toast it in the oven for 10 minutes.
Brush each slice with a clove of garlic while they’re still hot (optional).
Spread a generous amount of the whipped ricotta on each crostini.
Top each with 2-3 pieces of diced fresh figs, fresh parsley, and drizzle with extra hot honey. Season with black pepper and flaky sea salt if desired and enjoy!

Notes

Storing: Store any leftover whipped ricotta in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. The crostini is best eaten right away so it doesn't lose its crunch. You can dice the figs up to a day ahead and store them in an airtight container in the fridge.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Appetizer
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American

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