Description
Whipped Ricotta with Honey Croissants is a delightful brunch dish that combines creamy ricotta on flaky croissants drizzled with honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Croissants
- 1 cup Ricotta
- 1/4 cup Cream Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Lavender Flowers
- 1 tablespoon Thyme Leaves
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine ricotta, cream cheese (if using), and vanilla bean paste. Pulse for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy. Transfer to a piping bag.
- Preheat the broiler to medium. Place cut sides of croissants facing up on a baking sheet and toast for 2-3 minutes until golden. Remove and cool slightly.
- Arrange toasted croissant halves on plates and pipe the whipped ricotta, creating soft peaks or swirls.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add honey and stir continuously for 3-5 minutes until it darkens slightly without burning.
- Drizzle warm burnt honey over the whipped ricotta on croissants. Scatter fresh lavender and thyme leaves as garnish before serving.
Notes
- Consider swapping croissants for bagels for a different texture experience.
- Whole milk ricotta is best for whipping.
- Maple syrup can be swapped for a unique twist.
- Use fresh or dried culinary lavender.
- Aromatic depth with thyme leaves; feel free to skip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant half
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg