Whipped Ricotta With Caramelized Shallots and Herbs

Method

1. 1

   In a medium stainless steel skillet, heat 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add shallots and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and jammy, about 15 minutes, adding 2 tablespoons of water at a time if shallots start to stick to the bottom of the skillet. Remove from heat, and transfer half of shallot mixture to a large bowl. Let cool completely, about 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, off heat, add sherry vinegar and thyme to remaining shallots in skillet; stir to combine and set aside. In a food processor, process ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, lemon zest, garlic, black pepper, remaining 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as needed.

3. 3

   Transfer ricotta mixture to the large bowl containing shallots, and gently fold until just combined.

4. 4

   Spoon whipped ricotta mixture into a shallow bowl. Using the back of a spoon, create swirls and ridges on the surface of ricotta dip. Top with shallot-sherry mixture. Drizzle with additional olive oil, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and thyme leaves. Serve with crudités, bread, and/or crackers.

Nutrition

calories

207 kcal

fatContent

16 g

fiberContent

1 g

sugarContent

3 g

sodiumContent

498 mg

proteinContent

9 g

cholesterolContent

33 mg

carbohydrateContent

8 g

saturatedFatContent

6 g

unsaturatedFatContent

0 g

Indicative values from the source, for the original recipe.

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