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ricotta appetizer in a serving bowl surrounded by slices of grilled baquette
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Delicious Ricotta Appetizer for Two

This simple, fast and Delicious RicottaAppetizer for Two is my favorite year-round appetizer. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 3
Author: Pam Werley

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fresh ricotta
  • ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove finely grated.
  • 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for brushing and drizzling
  • ½ cup finely chopped mixed chives parsley, mint and tarragon, plus more for garnish
  • Kosher salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 baguette split lengthwise.

Instructions

  • Before you begin: If there’s liquid in the ricotta container, it’s best to first drain the cheese. Line a strainer with a double thickness of damp paper towels or cheesecloth, place it over a bowl, spoon in the ricotta, place a paper towel on top or pull the cheese cloth around the cheese and weight it with a plate or a can of something. Place in the refrigerator and let it strain for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 day.
  • Put the ricotta in a medium bowl or a food processor bowl, using a hand blender or a food processor, puree the ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic and the olive oil until smooth. If using a food processor, scrape into a medium bowl. Stir in the herbs and season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before tasting and adjusting for salt, pepper and lemon juice and serving.
  • Light a grill. Brush the baguettes with olive oil. Grill over moderately high heat, turning once, until lightly charred, 3 minutes. Drizzle the herbed ricotta with olive oil and garnish with herbs and cracked pepper. Serve with the bread.