Whipped Ricotta with Honey and Pistachio Topping
This light and creamy whipped ricotta is topped with golden honey and crunchy pistachios for a luxurious appetizer or dessert. Served with crostini or fruit, it’s an effortless yet elegant dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings as an appetizer
- Category: Appetizer, Dessert
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Whole-milk ricotta cheese
- Honey (preferably raw or floral varieties)
- Roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
- Lemon zest (optional)
- Sea salt
- Olive oil (optional)
- Crostini, crackers, or fruit for serving
Instructions
- In a food processor, whip ricotta until smooth and fluffy (about 1–2 minutes).
- Transfer to a bowl and swirl the top with a spoon.
- Drizzle with honey, sprinkle with pistachios, lemon zest, and a pinch of sea salt.
- Optional: add a light drizzle of olive oil for richness.
- Serve with crostini, crackers, or sliced fresh fruit.
Notes
- Add crushed berries or pomegranate seeds for a fresh twist.
- Use spiced honey (with chili or ginger) for heat.
- Swap pistachios for walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts.
- Fold in herbs like thyme or mint for a savory edge.
- Storage: Keep ricotta mixture covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Do not freeze; ricotta may become grainy.
- Add toppings fresh just before serving to preserve texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg