Lemon-thyme Whipped Ricotta

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
• 2 teaspoons minced shallots or 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 1 combine ricotta, 2 tablespoons thyme, shallot (or chives), lemon zest, lemon juice, pepper and salt in a food processor. puree for a few seconds until smooth.
• 2 2.transfer to a serving bowl and swirl the top with the back of a spoon. drizzle with oil and sprinkle with thyme.