Spiced Ricotta Spread
Submitted by angelsmom
Creamy ricotta spread brightened with fresh orange zest, a touch of sugar, and warm nutmeg. Ready in 10 minutes and ideal for brunch boards, toast, or fruit platters.
YIELD
2 1/2 cupsPREP
10 minCOOK
0 minREADY
10 minFour ingredients. Ten minutes. Zero cooking.
This spiced ricotta spread is the kind of effortless appetizer that looks like you tried way harder than you actually did.
Part-skim ricotta gets folded with sugar, freshly grated orange zest, and just a whisper of nutmeg for a spread that’s creamy, citrusy, and subtly warm.
Smear it on crostini, serve it alongside sliced pears and honey, or pile it onto a brunch board next to fresh berries and crusty bread.
Pro Tips
- Grate the orange zest finely on a microplane for the best texture. Coarse zest creates bitter pockets in the otherwise silky spread.
- Make it ahead. This spread actually improves after a day in the fridge as the flavors meld together. It keeps well for up to two days.
- Use fresh nutmeg if you have a whole nutmeg and a grater. Pre-ground works, but freshly grated nutmeg is noticeably more fragrant.
Ingredients
Directions
In a bowl, mix together cheese, sugar, 1 tablespoon peel, and nutmeg.
Spoon mixture into a small bowl and sprinkle with remaining peel.
If made ahead, cover and chill up to 2 days.
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