Pistachio Basil Ricotta Spread with Honey
Ingredients
- ¾ cup good-quality ricotta cheese, I used Bellwether Farms whole-milk ricotta
- 1 tablespoon mascarpone cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped toasted pistachios
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- 2-3 tablespoons honey, for drizzling
- Crackers, for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
- Mix the ricotta and mascarpone together in a mixing bowl with a fork until thoroughly combined and creamy.
- Fold in the pistachios and basil until evenly distributed.
- Spread over crackers or toasted baguette slices with a drizzle of honey. Or serve in a bowl with a knife and crackers on the side!
Notes
*Go with a higher-fat cow's whole-milk ricotta as it has a creamier smoother texture than low-fat or part-skim ricotta. If the latter is all you can find, try adding an extra tablespoon of mascarpone to give a bit more creaminess.
