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Whipped ricotta with raisins and pine nuts


How to Make - Whipped Ricotta with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6-8


If you're looking for a new and exciting dip for appetizers, you'll love this recipe. The base of the sauce is whipped ricotta, which has a delicate texture and pairs beautifully with many ingredients, adapting to and complementing them. This allows for the savory capers and sweet raisins to be combined in a single sauce. The finished sauce is drizzled with a sweet-tart dressing of olive oil, vinegar, and honey and topped with toasted pine nuts. Dip toasted baguette slices into the sauce or spread it on crispy toast and enjoy this amazing flavor.


Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp + 1 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 1.5 teaspoons of honey
  • 3 tablespoons light raisins
  • 2 tbsp. l. olive oil
  • 450 g whole milk ricotta
  • 1 tbsp capers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
  • Chopped parsley for serving
  • Toasted baguette slices for serving
Substituting ingredients
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

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Preparation:

    Step 1
  • In a small saucepan, combine 3 tablespoons of water, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 0.5 teaspoon of honey, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and add the raisins. Cook until the liquid is reduced by half, 6-8 minutes. Allow the raisins to cool in the liquid, then drain.
  • Step 2
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon each of vinegar and honey with olive oil, a pinch of salt and a small amount of ground black pepper.
  • Step 3
  • Place the ricotta, capers, 1 teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of ground black pepper in a food processor and pulse a few times. Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Top with raisins, pine nuts, and parsley. Serve with baguette slices.

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