Garlic Herb Butter Candle Over Whipped Ricotta Recipe
Elevate your appetizer game with this Garlic Herb Butter Candle Over Whipped Ricotta recipe. A visually stunning and aromatic dish that is sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing, Blending, Freezing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Whipped Ricotta Base
- 400g full-fat ricotta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Zest of ½ lemon
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Edible Herb Butter Candle
- 100g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp finely chopped rosemary
- 1 tsp finely chopped thyme
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
- Pinch of salt
To Finish
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Warm sourdough or flatbread, for dipping
Instructions
- Make the butter candle: Mix softened butter with herbs, garlic, chili flakes, and salt.
- Scoop into a cylindrical silicone mold or shape with parchment into a small log. Press a food-safe candle wick into the center. Freeze until firm.
- For the ricotta: Blend ricotta, olive oil, lemon zest, and garlic until smooth and airy. Season to taste.
- Spoon whipped ricotta into a shallow bowl, forming a slight well in the center.
- Unmold the frozen butter candle and stand upright in the center of the ricotta.
- Just before serving, light the candle. The butter will slowly melt into the dip.
- Serve immediately with warm bread and a drizzle of extra olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Garlic Herb Butter Candle, Whipped Ricotta, Appetizer, Dip, Herb Butter, Party Food