Baked Lemon Ricotta Blackberries Honey (Print-Friendly Format)
Tangy ricotta blended with berries and honey, baked for a creamy starter or summer snack.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Dairy Base
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227 grams whole milk ricotta cheese
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113 grams fresh goat cheese, softened
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1 large egg
→ Aromatics & Seasoning
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped, plus extra for garnish
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1 clove garlic, minced
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Zest of 1 lemon
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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0.5 teaspoon coarse salt, plus extra for garnish
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Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
→ Topping
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170 grams fresh blackberries
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2 tablespoons honey
# How to Make It:
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Set oven to 200°C and allow to come to full temperature.
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Lightly coat a 23 centimetre oval or comparable shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
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Combine ricotta cheese, goat cheese, egg, all lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and several grinds of black pepper in a food processor bowl. Blend for 2 minutes until mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
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Transfer cheese mixture to the prepared baking dish. Evenly scatter fresh blackberries across the surface.
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Place dish in the centre of the oven and bake for 30 minutes, until cheese base is bubbling and blackberries have softened.
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Remove from oven. Generously drizzle with honey, sprinkle with additional thyme leaves and a pinch of coarse salt. Serve immediately with toasted bread or crackers.
# Extra Tips:
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For optimal creaminess, use full-fat ricotta and allow goat cheese to come to room temperature before blending.