Creamy Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes | Easy Mediterranean Appetizer
Creamy whipped ricotta with roasted cherry tomatoes is the perfect appetizer or tapas—silky ricotta, caramelized tomatoes, and lemon zest served with crusty bread. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Equipment
- Baking Tray
- Food processor
- Salad Serving platter
- Microplane
- Wooden Cutting Board
- Chef Knife
Ingredients
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes some halved, some left whole
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano organic (or basil, or thyme)
- 250 g Ricotta Cheese
- Juice and zest from 1 lemon
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Splash of Sherry Vinegar
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Bread or crackers for serving
Instructions
Step 1 - Roast the Cherry Tomatoes
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Add the cherry tomatoes to a tray, add a splash of olive oil, Jerez sherry vinegar, and some dried oregano.1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 tsp Dried Oregano, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Splash of Sherry Vinegar
- season to taste with salt and pepper.Salt & pepper to taste
- Roast for around 20 minutes then remove from the oven. Set aside for use later.
Step 2 - Prepare the Whipped Ricotta Spread
- Add the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, and a squeeze of lemon juice to a food processor,Juice and zest from 1 lemon, 250 g Ricotta Cheese
- Add a splash of olive oil and season to taste with some salt and pepper. Buzz until smooth (around 15-20 seconds should do it).
- NOTE: If you want to make an extra herby flavor, add a pinch or two of fresh basil or oregano.
Step 3 - Plate and Serve
- Add the whipped ricotta to a serving plate.
- Add the roasted tomatoes and drizzle with a touch of the olive oil leftover from the tomatoes (or use some fresh olive oil, up to you).
- Season with salt and pepper and garnish with a few extra basil leaves.
- Serve with crusty bread or crackers.Bread or crackers
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Notes
Serving Suggestions
This recipe is so versatile! Try it:- As part of a Mediterranean mezze platter with olives, hummus, and pita.
- Spread on toasted sourdough for a quick vegetarian bruschetta.
- Paired with a crisp white wine or a glass of sparkling rosé.
- As a dip alongside crunchy crudités.