Whipped Ricotta with Sautéed Dates & Basil-Pistachio Oil by @starinfinitefood

15 min

6 servings

🧀

720 ml

Ricotta

🍋

0.5

Lemon juice

🍋

0.5

Lemon zest

🧂

1 tsp

Salt

🫒

120 ml

Olive oil

🌴

120 ml

Dates

🍯

1 tbsp

Honey

🌿

95 ml

Fresh basil

🥜

60 ml

Pistachios

  1. Heat
    • Olive oil
    • Dates

    Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the dates.

  2. Sauté
    • Dates

    Sauté for about 3-5 minutes, tossing until caramelized on the outside, then remove from heat and set aside.

  3. Add
    • Olive oil
    • Fresh basil
    • Salt

    Add the remaining oil, honey, basil, pistachios and salt, and mix to combine, then set aside.

  4. Mix
    • Ricotta
    • Lemon juice
    • Salt

    Mix the ricotta, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt together with a hand mixer or whisk.

  5. Spread
    • Ricotta
    • Olive oil

    Spread the ricotta onto a plate and create a divot in the middle to add the oil.

  6. Add
    • Olive oil

    Add the oil to the center then drizzle the top with the remaining oil.

  7. Add
    • Dates
    • Fresh basil
    • Lemon zest

    Add the dates, extra basil, lemon zest and salt.

Whipped Ricotta with Sautéed Dates & Basil-Pistachio Oil by @starinfinitefood

15 min

6 servings

🧀

720 ml

Ricotta

🍋

0.5

Lemon juice

🍋

0.5

Lemon zest

🧂

1 tsp

Salt

🫒

120 ml

Olive oil

🌴

120 ml

Dates

🍯

1 tbsp

Honey

🌿

95 ml

Fresh basil

🥜

60 ml

Pistachios

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/7

    Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the dates.

    🫒Olive oil
    🌴Dates
    🍳Sauté pan

  2. Step 2/7

    Sauté for about 3-5 minutes, tossing until caramelized on the outside, then remove from heat and set aside.

    🌴Dates
    🍳Sauté pan

  3. Step 3/7

    Add the remaining oil, honey, basil, pistachios and salt, and mix to combine, then set aside.

    🫒Olive oil
    🍯Honey
    🌿Fresh basil
    🥜Pistachios
    🧂Salt
    🥣Mixing bowl

  4. Step 4/7

    Mix the ricotta, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt together with a hand mixer or whisk.

    🧀Ricotta
    🍋Lemon juice
    🍋Lemon zest
    🧂Salt
    🥄Whisk

  5. Step 5/7

    Spread the ricotta onto a plate and create a divot in the middle to add the oil.

    🧀Ricotta
    🍽️Plate

  6. Step 6/7

    Add the oil to the center then drizzle the top with the remaining oil.

    🫒Olive oil
    🍽️Plate

  7. Step 7/7

    Add the dates, extra basil, lemon zest and salt.

    🌴Dates
    🌿Fresh basil
    🍋Lemon zest
    🧂Salt
    🍽️Plate

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Dairy, Fruit, Spices, Oils, Sweeteners, Herbs, Nuts

Ingredients

Ricotta, Lemon juice, Lemon zest, Salt, Olive oil, Dates, Honey, Fresh basil, Pistachios

Notes

Lemon juice (juice of half a lemon), Lemon zest (zest of half a lemon, for topping, amount not given), Salt (for the ricotta, for topping, amount not given), Olive oil (divided), Dates (chopped), Fresh basil (chopped, for the oil, for topping), Pistachios (chopped)

Allergens

Milk, Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Pescatarian, Egg-Free, soy-free, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Calories

290 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 8g, Carbohydrates: 11g, Fat: 25g, Fiber: 1.5g, Sugars: 7.5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 170mg, Sodium: 330mg, Potassium: 210mg, Magnesium: 20mg, Iron: 0.8mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 180mcg, Vitamin C: 4mg, Vitamin K: 20mcg, Vitamin B12: 0.5mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

5 minutes

Overall

15 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

7 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Sauté pan, Whisk, Mixing bowl, Plate

Appliances

Mixer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dip, Starter, Appetizer, Spread

Occasions

Dinner Party, Appetizer Spread

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@starinfinitefood

Origin

Cuisine

Mediterranean, American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Smooth, Crunchy

Flavors

Sweet, Salty, Citrusy, Nutty, Honeyed

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

storage : 2-3 days (in an airtight container,ricotta base and toppings best stored separately if not serving immediately)