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Sweet 'n Creamy Peanut Butter Apple Sandwich

Sweet 'n Creamy Peanut Butter Apple Sandwich

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir peanut butter and ricotta cheese together in a bowl until smooth. Add vanilla extract, cinnamon, and white sugar to peanut butter mixture; stir until completely blended.
  2. 2 Spread peanut butter mixture on one side of two of the pieces of bread; top peanut butter mixture with apples. Place remaining slices of bread over the apples.

By redscare

Chunky Monkey Grilled Cheese

Chunky Monkey Grilled Cheese

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toast raisin bread in a toaster oven until lightly brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Spread peanut butter onto toasted bread. Top 1 slice with banana; top other slice with chocolate chips. Cover banana and chocolate chips with ricotta cheese. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon on top.
  3. 3 Toast in the toaster oven just until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Sandwich slices together.

By Folkorb

Ricotta Toast with Bacon and Tomato

Ricotta Toast with Bacon and Tomato

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. When cool enough to handle, crumble and set aside.
  2. 2 Combine cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Heat a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush bread slices with olive oil on both sides. Cook in grill pan until grill marks appear and bread is toasted, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  4. 4 Spread toasted bread with ricotta cheese. Top with tomato mixture and sprinkle with bacon. Cut each toast in half and serve.

By France Cevallos

Spiralized Yellow Squash-Ricotta Naan

Spiralized Yellow Squash-Ricotta Naan

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut squash into spirals using a spiralizer (fitted with the large shredding blade).
  3. 3 Combine squash, bell pepper, onion, and olive oil in a medium bowl; toss. Set aside.
  4. 4 Stir ricotta cheese and lemon zest together in a small bowl. Spread mixture evenly over naan, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle Gruyere cheese over ricotta mixture. Add squash mixture, spreading evenly on naan. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Place on a baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until bottom is crisp and edges are golden brown, about 12 minutes. Garnish with bail and serve with lemon wedges.

By lutzflcat

Spicy Feta Dip

Spicy Feta Dip

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pulse feta cheese in a food processor just enough to get uniformly small crumbles; transfer to a bowl.
  2. 2 Purée red peppers, pepperoncini, and cayenne pepper in the food processor until smooth. Add pepper purée to feta.
  3. 3 Add ricotta cheese and lemon juice to feta-pepper purée mixture; mix until dip is uniform in texture and color. Transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

By Jimmy the Greek

Honey Pie from Sifnos

Honey Pie from Sifnos

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
50 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together 1 3/4 cups flour and 2 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl. Work in butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Stir in water a tablespoon at a time, just until the dough comes together and is no longer dry. Form into a ball, and wrap with plastic; refrigerate 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Roll out the dough on a floured surface and line a 10-inch pie pan. Trim excess from the edges of the pan. Pierce the bottom of the dough several times with a fork, then set aside.
  4. 4 Beat eggs in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon flour, and half of the cinnamon; continue beating until firm peaks form. Beat in honey, then fold in ricotta cheese until evenly combined. Pour the filling into the prepared pie shell and smooth the top of the pie with a moistened knife.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven until the center is set and the top is dark golden brown, 50 to 60 minutes. Once finished, remove from oven, and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon.

By Alexandra S

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9-inch square baking pan.
  2. 2 Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion, green onions, and garlic in the hot oil until soft and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in spinach and parsley, adding spinach in batches if it doesn't all fit in the pan at once, and continue to saute until spinach is limp and excess liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  4. 4 Mix feta cheese, ricotta cheese, and eggs in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in spinach mixture. Lay one sheet of phyllo dough in the prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil. Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top and brush with olive oil. Repeat the process with two more sheets of phyllo dough; the sheets will overlap the pan.
  5. 5 Spread spinach and cheese mixture into the pan. Fold any overhanging dough over the filling. Brush with oil.
  6. 6 Layer the remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. Tuck overhanging dough into the pan to seal the filling.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
  8. 8 Cut into squares and serve while hot.
  9. 9 Enjoy!

By SILVERWOLF

Creamy Whipped Ricotta

Creamy Whipped Ricotta

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place ricotta in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the wire whip attachment. Start mixer on slow and whip for 2 minutes. Gradually mix in whipping cream and salt. Adjust the mixer speed to the highest level and whip until mixture is light and airy, about 5 minutes.

By thedailygourmet

Ricotta Breakfast Pancakes

Ricotta Breakfast Pancakes

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together pancake mix, skim milk, and ricotta in a bowl until smooth. Batter should be thick; add more milk if necessary to reach desired consistency.
  2. 2 Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat.
  3. 3 Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the preheated griddle; cook until bubbles form and edges are dry. Flip and cook until bottom is browned. Repeat with remaining batter.

By BARBARALB

Ricotta Cake

Ricotta Cake

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Prepare the cake according to the directions on the package.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Drop by spoonfuls on top of uncooked cake.
  3. 3 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Sprinkle cooled cake with confectioners sugar. Keep refrigerated.

By Sandy Pescosolido

Italian Spinach Cheese Pie

Italian Spinach Cheese Pie

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch deep-dish pie plate.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, stir together the spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs and bell pepper. Spread in the prepared pie dish so that it is a little thinner in the middle.
  3. 3 Bake for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until the center is set, and the edges are lightly browned.

By CANDLELADY9AH

Sweet Peach Crepe Filling

Sweet Peach Crepe Filling

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
765 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain ricotta cheese in cheesecloth placed over a bowl, 12 to 24 hours.
  2. 2 Combine drained ricotta, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Refrigerate immediately.
  3. 3 Spread peach pie filling into the bottom of a nonstick pot and add lemon juice. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring with a heat-resistant rubber spatula, until steam or bubbles begin to form. Use the spatula to roll filling together into the middle of the pan, and spread again. Repeat this process until filling is the consistency of honey.
  4. 4 While filling is still hot, scrape into a container and allow to cool, 20 to 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Take the cream filling out of the refrigerator. Combine fruit mixture with cream in a separate bowl, 1 spoonful of each at a time, until the consistency is that of cake frosting. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

By Brian Muir

Chocolate Ricotta Mousse

Chocolate Ricotta Mousse

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly.
  2. 2 Combine melted chocolate, ricotta cheese, honey, and vanilla extract in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour into dessert cups or glasses; chill completely.

By Bren

Pesto Puff Pastry Pinwheel

Pesto Puff Pastry Pinwheel

4.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and dust lightly with flour.
  2. 2 Lay puff pastry on a flat work surface; cut a 12-inch circle from each sheet. Transfer 1 circle to the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Spread ricotta evenly over the pastry circle. Top with an even layer of pesto. Lay the second pastry circle on top. Set a small glass upside down in the middle of the circle.
  4. 4 Cut the circle, away from the glass, into 4 equal quarters. Cut each quarter in half, then each eighth in half, to make 16 equal strips. Remove glass. Twist strips twice, two at a time, in the opposite direction. Pinch ends together. Repeat with remaining strips to make a pinwheel shape.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is browned, 25 to 30 minutes.

By Magda

Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Lemon Ricotta Cookies

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Beat ricotta, sugar, egg, vanilla, and lemon zest in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Gradually beat in flour and baking powder; mix until well combined.
  3. 3 Use a small 1 1/2-tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop up dough and form into a ball with floured hands. Roll the ball of dough into a rope, approximately 7 inches long, on a very lightly floured surface. Shape the rope into a ribbon and place on a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough, arranging 9 cookies per baking sheet. Sprinkle cookies with powdered sugar.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 16 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Easy Passover Lasagna

Easy Passover Lasagna

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Beat ricotta cheese and eggs together in a bowl until well combined. Set aside.
  3. 3 Briefly pass each matzah sheet under warm running water; layer moistened sheets on a plate.
  4. 4 Spread 1 thin layer marinara sauce in a deep 11x15-inch baking dish; top with 1 layer moistened matzah sheets, breaking pieces as needed to completely cover marinara. Spread 1 layer ricotta mixture over matzah; sprinkle mozzarella cheese over ricotta layer. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients, ending with 1 layer matzah, marinara, and mozzarella cheese, respectively.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbling and browned, about 45 minutes.

By Weekend Cook

Stuffed Mushrooms III

Stuffed Mushrooms III

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Wash mushrooms, remove stems, hollow out and brush inside and out with olive oil.
  3. 3 In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine cheese and pesto, reserving 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese for later. Stuff the cheese-pesto mixture into the mushroom caps. Arrange the caps on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle the mushrooms with the reserved Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4 Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and brownish.

By Lisa B

Roast Beef and Cheese Roll Ups

Roast Beef and Cheese Roll Ups

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian-style seasoning and half the mozzarella cheese and mix well. Place a spoonful of mixture onto a slice of roast beef and roll. Repeat with remaining beef.
  3. 3 Spread 1/2 cup of the spaghetti sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Place the beef rolls in the baking dish seam side down. Pour the remaining sauce over the beef rolls.
  4. 4 Bake covered at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 40 minutes, add the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top and bake for an additional 3 minutes, uncovered, until cheese is melted.

By Tiffany

Whipped Peanut Butter-Chocolate Ricotta Pudding

Whipped Peanut Butter-Chocolate Ricotta Pudding

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ricotta cheese, peanut butter, peanut butter powder, peanut butter syrup, cocoa powder, honey, vanilla extract, and salt in a mini food processor. Process until all ingredients are well incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Refrigerate until cold or ready to serve.

By Yoly

Heart-Shaped Ravioli

Heart-Shaped Ravioli

Prep
40 min
Cook
15 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the dough: Place flour into a large bowl and make a well in the center. Crack eggs into the well; gently beat eggs with a fork until blended, then use the fork to gradually draw flour in from the sides. Mix until all flour is incorporated.
  2. 2 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 3 to 4 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for at least 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Make the filling and egg wash: Mix ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan together in a bowl. Whisk water and egg together in another bowl.
  4. 4 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  5. 5 While the water is coming to a boil, prepare the ravioli: Lightly flour the work surface again. Roll dough into a thin sheet; cut with a heart-shaped cookie cutter. Brush the edges of each heart with egg wash. Spoon filling into the center of 1/2 of the hearts. Place remaining hearts, egg wash-side down, over filling; press edges together to seal.
  6. 6 Working in several batched, cook ravioli in boiling water until they float to the top, 1 to 2 minutes, then cook for 3 to 4 more minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a colander.

By Luvzcookin123

Polish Nalesniki

Polish Nalesniki

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Process ricotta cheese and cream cheese in a food processor until smooth and creamy; add egg yolk, melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt and process until fluffy.
  2. 2 Divide cheese mixture between the crepes. Spread filling into a thin layer and roll crepes around the filling.
  3. 3 Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry 3 crepes in melted butter until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes per side; repeat with remaining butter and crepes.

By danilynn1978

Lasagna Flatbread

Lasagna Flatbread

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine ricotta cheese, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
  3. 3 Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes; drain. Stir in marinara sauce.
  4. 4 Spread 1/6 of the cheese mixture evenly on each flatbread; cover with sausage mixture. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 10 to 15 minutes.

By apk979

Cannoli Dip

Cannoli Dip

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Beat ricotta cheese and cream cheese together in a bowl until smooth; add sugar and vanilla. Continue to stir mixture until sugar is completely incorporated.
  3. 3 Fold in chocolate chips until well-blended. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Serve and enjoy!

By Megan

Whipped Ricotta Protein Truffles

Whipped Ricotta Protein Truffles

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ricotta cheese, peanut butter, peanut butter syrup, and vanilla extract in a bowl and mix with a hand mixer until well combined. Add protein powder, sweetener, and salt; mix until smooth.
  2. 2 Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and coat in chopped peanuts. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

By Yoly

Pan-Fried Mushrooms with Ricotta Cheese

Pan-Fried Mushrooms with Ricotta Cheese

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms until they begin to sweat, about 5 minutes. Add vinegar, beef bouillon, and garlic. Cook and stir mushroom mixture until bouillon is dissolved and mushrooms are lightly browned, 10 to 15 more minutes. Stir ricotta cheese into mushroom mixture and remove from heat.

By SteilishPike

Ricotta Cheese Pancakes

Ricotta Cheese Pancakes

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, combine flour, Splenda, and baking powder. Stir in egg substitute and ricotta cheese until well blended. Gently fold in blueberries.
  2. 2 Pour 1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top, then turn to brown other side. Serve immediately with choice of condiments.

By TRROUBLE07

Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccini Noodles

Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccini Noodles

3.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccini and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken until no longer pink and juices run clear.
  3. 3 In a large saucepan combine ricotta cheese, cream, salt, Parmesan cheese and remaining butter. Cook over medium heat until well combined, about 10 minutes. Stir in cooked fettuccini and chicken; cook until heated through.

By Gregory Huey