Baked Ricotta with Herbs

Baked Ricotta with Herbs

Creamy ricotta baked with Parmesan, garlic, and fresh herbs until lightly golden, ideal for serving warm as a savory snack.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 190°C.

    Cookware: oven

  2. Step 2

    Brush the baking dish with 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the olive oil.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: baking dish

  3. Step 3

    Whisk the eggs with the garlic, salt, and black pepper in the mixing bowl.

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Egg, 6.0 gr Garlic, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 4.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

  4. Step 4

    Fold in the ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, basil, and thyme until evenly combined.

    Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Basil, 40.0 gr Parmesan Cheese, 15.0 gr Parsley, 500.0 gr Ricotta Cheese, 2.0 gr Thyme

    Cookware: mixing bowl, spatula

  5. Step 5

    Spread the ricotta mixture evenly in the prepared dish and drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: baking dish, spatula

  6. Step 6

    Bake at 190°C until lightly golden at the edges, set in the center, and at least 71°C internally.

    Timer: 30 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish, instant-read thermometer, oven

  7. Step 7

    Rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Cook the center to at least 71°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days.

Risk factors

  • raw egg
  • perishable dairy
  • hot baking dish