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Whipped Ricotta with Peaches

Whipped Ricotta with Peaches

This whipped ricotta with peaches, herbs and pistachios is an easy elegant appetizer perfect for entertaining. Creamy whipped ricotta topped with peach jam, mint, dill and crunchy pistachios.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: appetizer with peaches, Italian appetizer, Whipped ricotta appetizer
Servings: 6

Ingredients

Whipped Ricotta

  • 2 cups whole milk ricotta
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

For the Topping

  • 1 small jar peach jam about 1/2 cup
  • 1/4 up canned peaches finely chopped and lightly patted dry
  • 2 Tbsp fresh dill finely shopped
  • 2 Tbsp fresh mint finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup pistachios roughly chopped
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • Drizzle of olive oil

Instructions

Whip the Ricotta

  • Using a hand mixer mix the ricotta and the cream. Whip 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth, airy and thick. The texture should feel spreadable.
    whip the ricotta

Create the Base

  • Spread the whipped ricotta onto a serving platter or shallow bowl using the back of a spoon to create swoops and texture.

Add the Peach Layer

  • Spoon the peach jam over the ricotta. Gently swirl it into the top layer without fully mixxing.
    add the peach layer
  • Scatter the chopped peaches overtop.

Finish with Herbs and Pistachios

  • Sprinkle the fresh dill and mint evenly across the platter. Finish with chopped pistachios and a drizzle of olive oil.
    Whipped Ricotta with Peaches and Fresh Herbs

Notes

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