Whipped Ricotta with Burnt Honey Croissants Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy whipped ricotta, decadent burnt honey, and buttery croissants. This easy-to-make breakfast treat is perfect for a sweet brunch or a light dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ricotta Mixture:
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Burnt Honey Croissants:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 fresh croissants (halved or split)
- Flaky sea salt and crushed pistachios for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Ricotta Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, heavy cream, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt. Whip until light and fluffy, about 1–2 minutes.
- Burnt Honey Croissants: In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the honey. Cook until darkened. Spread whipped ricotta on warm croissants, drizzle with burnt honey, and garnish with salt and pistachios. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use local or floral honey.
- Add orange zest or fresh thyme to the ricotta for a twist.
- Works well as a sweet brunch or light dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant with ricotta and honey
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
