Lemon Ricotta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Method
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- 1
Prepare the Ricotta
In a medium bowl, add 1 cup of ricotta cheese.
- 2
Add Lemon Ingredients
Pour in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons of honey into the bowl with the ricotta.
- 3
Mix the Ingredients
Using a fork or whisk, combine all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Flavor the Mixture
Add a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture, and stir until well incorporated.
- 5
Serve
Transfer the lemon ricotta to a serving bowl and enjoy as a dip, spread, or topping.
Full Stack
- 6
Prepare the Ricotta
In a large bowl, add 2 cups of ricotta cheese.
- 7
Add Lemon Ingredients
Pour in 4 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of lemon zest, and 4 tablespoons of honey into the bowl with the ricotta.
- 8
Mix the Ingredients
Using a fork or whisk, combine all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- 9
Flavor the Mixture
Add 2 pinches of salt and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the mixture, and stir until well incorporated.
- 10
Serve
Transfer the lemon ricotta to a serving bowl and enjoy as a dip, spread, or topping.




