Baked ricotta is creamy, lemony, deliciousness. What more can I say! The little dude was a huge fan. He looooooves dips – or possibly the actual dipping itself, but either way he dipped away with gusto.
Serve as a dip at your next party or I love it served with roasted veggies and crusty bread for a lovely vegetarian dinner. Top with either paprika, chilli, thyme, oregano, add another cheese like salty parmesan or serve simply as is.
Make ahead of time and pop it in the fridge until you are ready to serve. Place under the grill until heated through and golden on top.
Enjoy xx
Baked Ricotta with lemon and sweet paprika
Servings 3
Ingredients
- 300 g good quality fresh ricotta
- zest from 1 lemon
- salt and pepper
- olive oil
- sweet paprika
- To serve: crusty bread , mint, prosciutto, figs, etc.
Instructions
- Place the ricotta in a bowl with the lemon zest and season with salt and pepper to taste. Put mixture into 2 ramekins or oven proof dish. Place under the grill (broiler) in the oven and cook until browed and heated through. It won't take long so keep an eye on it.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sweet paprika. Serve with mint leaves, crusty bread or whatever takes your fancy.
Notes
The little dude and I love the sweet paprika sprinkled on top but you could add chilli and any other herbs and spices you like.
I absolutely love baked ricotta. It is so easy and this recipe is super simple, I love the addition of lemon. Thanks for sharing.
I am drooling!!
Thanks Kellie xx
Love baked ricotta. A great topping for bruschetta too.
Me too David. Yes I love it on bruschetta as well. So yummy
I’ve only recently discovered ricotta and like it so much more than I thought I would – This looks so rich & tasty. Yummed!
Thanks Helen, it is such as great ingredient. I love that it can be sweet or savoury. Thanks for yumming :) xx
This sounds so delicious. I love “lemony!” :-)
Thanks Valentina, I also love anything lemony but it has to have a good hit of lemon. Don’t you hate it when you order something lemon at a restaurant and you can’t barely taste it! xx
mmmm…. This recipe sounds heavenly! I always love the things you decide to make on your blog!
Thanks very much Rachel, it’s always nice to hear great feedback. xxx
This looks delicious! What a perfect appetizer! I love how you have it paired so beautifully with the figs and bread. Totally heavenly!
Thanks so much Paige, it does make such a great appetiser. So simple but impressive. Thanks for stopping by xx
Oh yum! This looks and sounds so good! Why have I not done this one sooner? Yum!
You will love it J. It really is very delicious. Let me know what you think. xx
What a great idea – and it looks delicious!
Thanks very much Jen xx
Dear Cristie, what an elegant and simple delight. I love the idea of sweet paprika in this…sounds marvelous! xo, Catherine
Thanks so much Catherine, we are big paprika fans, and it is lovely with the lemon and ricotta. Thanks you for your kind words. xx