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Quick Baked Ricotta Cheese For Salads

Modified: Apr 5, 2021 · Published: Jan 14, 2021 by Charlé Visser · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment · 716 words. · About 4 minutes to read this article.

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This is a simple recipe for quick baked ricotta cheese for using in salads like this roasted carrot salad or adding to simple side dishes like couscous or creamed spinach. It only takes 15 minutes and 4 ingredients to prepare and can be store in the fridge or freezer for later use.

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  • Does ricotta cheese melt in the oven?
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Can ricotta cheese be eaten without cooking?

Yes. Ricotta is a slightly grainy soft cheese and when simply mixed with olive oil, salt and pepper, it makes a deliciously creamy spread for bruschetta or bagels with cured salmon.

Does ricotta cheese melt in the oven?

Ricotta is a high protein cheese and the process the milk went through to become ricotta, prevents it from melting like regular cheese.

When we bake ricotta like described in this recipe, we aim to remove the moisture and also caramelise it to improve the flavour.

Ingredients needed

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Ricotta is a simple cheese that can be baked in many ways

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How to make it

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This is a quick way to bake ricotta to be used in salads and as a topping for other dishes
  1. Turn your oven to 425 Degrees Fahrenheit or 220C Celsius.
  2. Spread the ricotta out onto a baking sheet or oven tray.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Roast the ricotta until it's nicely caramelised. The time will depend on the ricotta you are using and how browned you want it. On average it should take about 15 minutes.
  5. Remove the tray from the oven and let the ricotta cool down. Break the ricotta up into bite-sized pieces or cut into squares. Use it straight away or store in the fridge sealed airtight until needed.

Variations

Because this recipe for baked ricotta is so simple and straight forward you can easily modify any way you like.

  • Spices - Use ground cumin, cinnamon, ground fennel seeds or coriander to give it a Middle Eastern flavour. Make sure to add this at the end of cooking so that the spices do not burn. For a bit of heat add some freshly chopped chillies or this ridiculously tasty adjika paste.
  • Herbs - Add some rosemary, thyme or sage. Alternatively, add chopped cilantro, parsley or chives to the ricotta once baked and still warm.
  • Flavoured oil - Change the olive oil for truffle oil.
  • Sweetener - Drizzle with honey, maple syrup or agave nectar.

How to use it

As a topping for the following dishes.

  • Butter chicken
  • Red lentil soup
  • Roasted red peppers
  • Green pea and mint dip
  • Coconut chicken curry

In the following salads.

  • Roasted carrot salad
  • Tahini coleslaw
  • Quinoa salad
  • Pumpkin salad
  • Roasted eggplant zaalouk

Frequently asked questions

How long does it keep and how to store it?

Once cooled you can store it in the fridge sealed airtight for up to a week.

It can also be frozen for up to 6 months.

Can it be reheated?

Yes, simply reheat in the oven for a few minutes or microwave on medium.

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Quick Baked Ricotta Cheese For Salads

This is a simple recipe for quick baked ricotta cheese for using in salads like this roasted carrot salad or adding to simple side dishes like couscous or creamed spinach. It only takes 15 minutes and 4 ingredients to prepare and can be store in the fridge or freezer for later use.
Author Charlé Visser
Prep Time 2 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 17 minutes minutes
Servings 2 portions
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine International, Italian
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Ingredients

  • 250 grams (1.0 cups) ricotta cheese - full fat
  • 40 grams (3 tablespoon) olive oil - extra virgin
  • 2 grams (0.5 teaspoon) salt - natural sea salt
  • black pepper to taste - freshly ground
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Instructions

  • Turn your oven to 425 Degrees Fahrenheit or 220C Celsius.
  • Spread the ricotta out onto a baking sheet or oven tray.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast the ricotta until it's nicely caramelised. The time will depend on the ricotta you are using and how browned you want it. On average it should take about 15 minutes.
  • Remove the tray from the oven and let the ricotta cool down. Break the ricotta up into bite-sized pieces or cut into squares. Use it straight away or store in the fridge sealed airtight until needed.

Notes

  • Store in the fridge sealed airtight for up to 7 days.
  • Can be frozen for longer storage.
  • See post for serving suggestions.

Nutrition

Serving: 100g Calories: 394kcal Carbohydrates: 4g Protein: 14g Fat: 36g Saturated Fat: 13g Cholesterol: 64mg Sodium: 493mg Potassium: 132mg Sugar: 1g Vitamin A: 556IU Calcium: 259mg Iron: 1mg
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