Creamy whipped ricotta topped with fresh herbs, cracked pepper and Garlic Press EVOO, served with golden toasted sourdough.
PREP
10 mins
COOK
5 mins
SERVES
4
DIFFICULTY
Easy
Ingredients
500 g fresh ricotta
3 tbsp Full Fruit Garlic Press EVOO, plus extra to finish
1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
½ tsp sea salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
Pinch of chilli flakes, optional
Toasted sourdough, to serve
Method
1. Whip the ricotta
Add the ricotta to a food processor and blend for 1–2 minutes until light, smooth and creamy.
2. Add the Garlic Press
Add 2 tbsp Garlic Press EVOO and the sea salt. Blend briefly until combined and silky.
3. Plate
Spoon the whipped ricotta onto a shallow serving dish and use the back of a spoon to create soft swirls across the surface.
4. Add the herbs
Scatter over the chives, parsley and fresh thyme. Season generously with freshly cracked black pepper and chilli flakes, if using.
5. Finish & serve
Drizzle generously with the remaining Garlic Press EVOO and serve immediately with warm toasted sourdough.
THE OIL WE USED
Full Fruit Garlic Press EVOO
Rich, aromatic and savoury, our Full Fruit Garlic Press EVOO adds beautiful garlic depth to creamy ricotta, balanced by fresh herbs and cracked black pepper.
