Whipped Ricotta with Savory Grapes
Whipped ricotta makes an incredible base for a wide range of simple delicious appetizers
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5
Calories: 3486kcal
Whipped Ricotta
- 1 cup fresh ricotta artisan variety or homemade
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil for brushing
- 1 -2 Tablespoons whipping cream
Grilled Red Grapes
- 2 cups seedless red grapes
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons fennel seeds toasted and crushed
- 1 ½ teaspoons dark brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic pressed
- 24 baguette slices
For Whipped Ricotta:
Add the ricotta to a medium sized bowl. Using either a hand or stand mixer, whip the ricotta on medium speed, slowly drizzling in the olive oil .
Add 1 Tablespoon of whipping cream and whip. If the mixture is still too thick to spread, add an additional tablespoon of whipping cream.
Season with salt and pepper. If not using right away, place in a covered container and refrigerate.
For the grilled crostini:
For the grilled grapes:
In a medium bowl, combine the grapes, olive oil, sherry vinegar, fennel seeds, brown sugar and garlic.
Stir to combine and set aside.
Thread the grapes onto small wooden skewers.
Grill over high heat for 2 - 3 minutes turning frequently.
Either set out the whipped ricotta, crostini and grilled grapes and let everyone assemble their own or spread each baguette slice with some of the whipped ricotta and top with a few grapes. Drizzle the remaining marinade over and sprinkle with fresh thyme if using.
- You can marinate the grapes up to two days in advance.
- You can whip the ricotta up to a day in advance. Cover and refrigerate.
- Use homemade ricotta or a high-quality artisanal ricotta for this recipe!
- The grilled grapes are also delicious spooned over lightly seasoned grilled chicken or pork!
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Calories: 3486kcal | Carbohydrates: 614g | Protein: 111g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 7400mg | Potassium: 1497mg | Fiber: 33g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 1051mg | Iron: 35.8mg