Whipped ricotta roasted tomato

Whipped ricotta roasted tomato

Recipe by : Verity Walcott
Preparation : 20 min
Cooking : 25 min
Total time : 45 min
Rest : 0 min
1 bowl

120 g basil

360 ml olive oil

1 pinch salt

300 g cherry tomato

2 tbsp olive oil

1 pinch salt

400 g ricotta

2 tbsp olive oil

1 zest lemon

2 tsp lemon juice

1 pinch salt

1 pinch pepper

RECIPE STEPS
1
Blanch basil leaves for 10 seconds in boiling water, then transfer to ice water.
  • 120 g basil
2
Dry thoroughly, then blend the basil with 360 ml of olive oil and a pinch of salt for 1–2 minutes in the Magimix Blender Power until smooth and vibrant green.
  • 120 g basil
  • 360 ml olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
3
Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or fine-mesh sieve. Pour into a oil bottle or jar.
4
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Toss tomatoes with olive oil, and salt.
  • 300 g cherry tomato
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
5
Spread on a baking tray and roast for 20–25 minutes, until they’re soft, bursting, and lightly caramelised. Let cool slightly.
6
Add everything in the Magimix Blender Power or use a hand mixer.
  • 400 g ricotta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 zest lemon
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
7
Whip for 1–2 minutes until smooth and fluffy. Adjust seasoning — you want a balance of creamy, tangy, add a dash of water to loosen if needed.
8
Spread whipped ricotta generously on a serving plate or shallow bowl. Spoon-roasted tomatoes (with some of their juices) over the ricotta.
9
Drizzle generously with basil oil. Finish with a sprinkle of flaky salt and extra black pepper, if desired, basil leaves and crostini.