Creamy Whipped Ricotta

Cinco de Mayo - Appetizer and Snack

Whipped ricotta has quickly become a favorite along the lines of creme fraiche. It can be used in both savory and sweet dishes. Feel free to spread this on bread and drizzle with olive oil and pepper for an accompaniment to an Italian meal.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 16 servings

Creamy Whipped Ricotta

Ingredients

16 ounces ricotta cheese

¼ cup whipping cream

½ teaspoon salt

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Directions

Step 1

Place ricotta in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the wire whip attachment. Start mixer on slow and whip for 2 minutes. Gradually mix in whipping cream and salt. Adjust the mixer speed to the highest level and whip until mixture is light and airy about 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Creamy Whipped Ricotta

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 52

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.3g 7%

Carbohydrates: 1.6g 1%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 3.6g 6%

Saturated Fat: 2.3g 11%

Cholesterol: 13.9mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 163.5IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 4%

Folate: 3.8mcg 1%

Calcium: 79.6mg 8%

Iron: 0.1mg 1%

Magnesium: 4.5mg 2%

Potassium: 38.2mg 1%

Sodium: 109.5mg 4%

Calories From Fat: 32.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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