Lemon Ricotta Recipe
lemon curd + ricotta cheese + garlic butter + whole basil + olive oil
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Ingredients
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Lemon Curd
Ricotta Mixture
Method
Lemon Curd Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Lemons
Zest and juice the fresh lemons, making sure to remove any seeds from the juice.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, granulated sugar, and eggs. Whisk until well combined.
- 3
Cook the Mixture
Over medium heat, cook the mixture while stirring constantly until it thickens, about 8-10 minutes.
- 4
Add Butter
Remove from heat and stir in the unsalted butter until melted and fully incorporated.
- 5
Ricotta Mixture Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Garlic
Mince the garlic cloves finely.
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, minced garlic, garlic butter, and olive oil. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- 8
Add Basil
Chop the fresh basil and fold it gently into the ricotta mixture until evenly distributed.
- 9
Serve
Spoon the ricotta mixture into serving dishes and top with the chilled lemon curd. Garnish with additional basil if desired.
