Easy Baked Ricotta recipe is a rich, creamy ricotta bake appetizer flavored with honey and orange zest. Ricotta cheese dip makes a quick, warm, and bubbly spread perfect for entertaining!
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Ricotta Bake Recipe with Honey
I have a thing for ricotta cheese. If you haven’t fallen in love with this light, fluffy fresh cheese, let’s see if I can get you onboard.
Similar to yogurt, ricotta brings a creamy tanginess without adding a lot of calories. Mix it with pasta, such as baked pastas or Skillet Lasagna. Whisking it into an egg frittata builds a creamy structure.
Or use it as a secret weapon for making the creamiest grits ever!
This ingredient is so creamy and flavorful it can stand on its own, like in baked ricotta with honey. Serve honey ricotta dip with crudites, crackers, or for a gluten-free appetizer pair it with these toasty garlic gluten-free crostini baguettes.
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Does it Have to be Warmed or Baked?
Since ricotta is a type of cheese, it does not have to be cooked or warmed to be eaten. Similar to other cheeses, enjoy ricotta cold or baked into dishes.
Best Kind of Ricotta to Use
For best results and flavor use whole milk ricotta, which contains more fat to boost the creaminess and flavor. Use Part skim ricotta to save on calories, or if it is the only thing available.
Can This Be Frozen?
Since ricotta cheese contains so much moisture I wouldn’t recommend freezing it. It will become liquidy when thawed, which would alter the taste and texture.
Refrigerate baked ricotta leftovers for several days. To rewarm, simply rewarm in the microwave.
How to Make Baked Ricotta recipe
- In a bowl mix together ricotta cheese, parmesan, egg, honey, orange zest, salt and pepper.
- Spoon into a greased ovenproof baking dish.
- Bake in 400ºF oven for 25 – 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Serve warm with suggested accompaniments below.
What to Serve with it
- Crostini (see below for how to make), freshly sliced french bread, or pita
- Crackers
- Dried fruits, such as apricots or dates
- Cured meats
- Fresh vegetables, like carrots, celery, or bell peppers
- Sliced apples or pears
Adaptations and Expert Tips
- Mix fresh or dried thyme or other herbs into the whipped ricotta.
- Substitute pure maple syrup for the honey.
- Instead of orange zest, use lemon zest for a citrus flavor.
- For a zesty kick add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Make plain baked ricotta by mixing ricotta cheese, parmesan, beaten egg, salt and pepper. If desired, pour marinara on top and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Serve ricotta appetizer warm or enjoy at room temperature. To rewarm, simply microwave it till hot.
- Garnish with toasted pistachios, almonds, fresh thyme, additional honey, or orange zest.
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Baked Ricotta Recipe with Honey and Orange Zest
Ingredients
- 15 ounce tub ricotta, whole milk preferred
- ⅓ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon honey
- zest of 1 orange
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- butter, for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and butter a small ovenproof baking dish. Set aside.
- In a bowl beat together ricotta cheese, parmesan, egg, honey, orange zest, salt and pepper.15 ounce tub ricotta, ⅓ cup finely grated parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon honey, zest of 1 orange, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- Spoon into prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 – 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Serve warm with suggested accompaniments below.
Notes
- Crostini, freshly sliced french bread, or pita
- Crackers
- Dried fruits, such as apricots or dates
- Cured meats
- Fresh vegetables, like carrots, celery, or bell peppers
- Sliced apples or pears
- Mix fresh or dried thyme into the whipped ricotta.
- Substitute pure maple syrup for the honey.
- Instead of orange zest, use lemon zest for a citrus flavor.
- For a zesty kick add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Plain baked ricotta may be made by mixing ricotta cheese, parmesan, beaten egg, salt and pepper. If desired, pour marinara on top and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Ricotta appetizer is best served warm, but may also be enjoyed at room temperature. To rewarm, simply microwave it till hot.
- Garnish with toasted pistachios, almonds, fresh thyme, additional honey, or orange zest.
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Sorry for the above comment. I just scrolled further down!
No worries, enjoy!
I am really looking forward to trying this, but you have not given amounts for ricotta and parmesan