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Citrus Pistachio Ricotta Spread

This Citrus Pistachio Ricotta Spread is exactly what you need for spring and summer. It’s a dream of textures - bright, lightly stewed citrus layered over creamy ricotta, topped with crunchy pistachios, fresh mint, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Large frying pan

Ingredients

  • 475 grams ricotta full fat
  • 1/2 large lemon cubed, or one small lemon
  • 1 grapefruit sliced
  • 2 navel oranges sliced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup pistachios toasted, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped
  • 2 tsp balsamic glaze to drizzle
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp zest of lemon
  • 1 baguette toasted, for serving

Instructions

  • Begin by zesting the lemon and setting the zest aside.
  • In a frying pan over medium heat, add the chopped pistachios and toast until lightly golden and fragrant, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Using a sharp knife, carefully peel all of the citrus, removing as much of the white pith as possible.
  • Cut the lemon into small chunks. Slice the grapefruit into rounds, then cut each round in half. Do the same with the oranges.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the honey, followed by the prepared citrus and the bay leaf.
    Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10-13 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit softens slightly.
    Turn off the heat and discard the bay leaf.
  • Spread the ricotta evenly onto a serving dish. When spreading the ricotta, aim to pile it in a thick, even layer - about a 1/4 inch high. Keep it centered on the platter so it’s not too thin.
    Spoon the warm citrus and honey mixture over top, then sprinkle with the toasted pistachios.
  • Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze, lemon zest, fresh mint and flaky salt.
  • Serve with sliced, toasted baguette drizzled with olive oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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