Ingredients:
1 cup whole-milk ricotta
120 g goat cheese, softened
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp honey (plus more for drizzling)
1 tbsp olive oil
Pinch of salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
Topping
1ยฝ cups blackberries
1 tbsp honey or sugar
Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary
Optional crunch: toasted pistachios, walnuts, or almonds
To Serve
Warm crusty bread, crostini, or crackers
๐ณ Instructions
Heat the Oven
Preheat to 190ยฐC (375ยฐF).
Whip the Cheese
In a bowl, mix ricotta, goat cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
Bake
Spread the cheese mixture into a small baking dish.
Bake 15โ18 minutes, until warm, lightly puffed, and soft in the center.
Warm the Blackberries
While the cheese bakes, gently heat blackberries with honey in a small pan just until juicy (donโt overcook).
Finish & Serve
Spoon warm blackberries over the baked cheese.
Drizzle with extra honey, add herbs or nuts if using, and serve immediately.