Whipped Ricotta with Fig Jam - a quick and easy holiday dip

Ingredients

• 1 cup Ricotta Cheese (whole milk ricotta, drained)
• 3 tablespoons Fig Jam (store-bought or homemade)
• 2 tablespoons Pistachios (unsalted, toasted, roughly chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Zest (freshly grated)
• 1 pinch Salt (fine sea salt)
• 1 pinch Black Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Prepare pistachios

   Roughly chop the pistachios on a cutting board.

   Time: PT1M

2. Whip ricotta

   Place the ricotta in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth and airy, about 2 minutes. Add the pinch of salt, pepper, and lemon zest and whisk briefly to combine.

   Time: PT2M

3. Transfer and create well

   Spoon the whipped ricotta onto a serving plate, spreading evenly and making a shallow well in the center.

   Time: PT30S

4. Add fig jam

   Drop the fig jam into the well and use a spoon to swirl it through the ricotta for a marbled appearance.

   Time: PT30S

5. Finish and serve

   Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the top and serve immediately with crackers or toasted crostini.

   Time: PT30S

Nutrition Facts

Calories

73

Protein

3 g

Carbohydrates

4 g

Fat

5 g

Fiber

1 g