Description
A vibrant and healthy savory appetizer featuring a thick bed of air-whipped whole milk ricotta cheese topped with oven-blistered red grapes toasted hazelnuts honey and fresh thyme leaves.
Ingredients
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2 cups whole milk ricotta.
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2 cups seedless red grapes.
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2 tbsp olive oil.
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1 tbsp balsamic vinegar.
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3 tbsp chopped hazelnuts.
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2 tbsp organic honey.
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1/2 fruit lemon zested.
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
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1 tsp fresh thyme leaves.
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1/2 tsp sea salt.
Instructions
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Toss the red seedless grapes with olive oil balsamic vinegar salt and black pepper inside a bowl until coated uniformly.
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Spread the vine fruits across a baking sheet and roast at 400°F for 25 minutes until blistered then cool down completely.
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Process the cold whole milk ricotta cheese lemon zest lemon juice salt pepper and oil inside a food processor for 2 minutes until creamy.
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Sauté the chopped hazelnut kernels inside a dry ungreased skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes until golden brown and aromatic.
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Spread the whipped cheese cream across a ceramic serving plate then layer the cooled roasted grapes warm honey and nuts over the face.
Notes
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Allowing the roasted vine fruits to cool completely before layering is the secret to a professional-grade firm texture for this Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Grapes.
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Calcium-heavy cultured dairy bases provide a sophisticated and nutrient-dense foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.
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This holiday party appetizer spread is naturally pork-free and wine-free for simple gathering boards.
- Prep Time: ~ 15 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 25 mins.
- Category: Appetizer.
- Method: Slow-Roasting/Aeration.
- Cuisine: Modern Pan-Italian Farmhouse.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 1 large filled ramekin section with 3 crostini.
- Calories: ~ 240 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 11 g.
- Sodium: ~ 210 mg.
- Fat: ~ 16 g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 6 g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 10 g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 18 g.
- Fiber: ~ 1 g.
- Protein: ~ 8 g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 25 mg.
Keywords: Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Grapes, Aerated Cheese Spreads, Stunning Appitizer Recipes, Blistered Vine Fruits, Toasted Hazelnut Dips, New York Recipe.