Whipped Ricotta Toasts with Basil Oil

Serves- 6
Ingredients- 6
Cooking Time- 15 minutes
Skill Level- Easy

Ingredients

• 1 baguette, cut into 8 slices 
• 1 tub (375g) of smooth ricotta 
• ¼ cup (62.5ml) of olive oil
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 2 tablespoons of basil oil

Method

1. In a mixer, beat the ricotta, salt and lemon zest.
2. Slowly pour in the oil a few spoons at a time and beat for a few minutes until light and fluffy.
3. If you’re making my pea salad, reserve half a cup of the mixture for the salad.
4. Transfer the remaining mixture into a piping bag. If you don’t have one, a zip lock bag with a corner snipped off is a good substitute.
5. Toast your bread in a toaster until golden.
6. Pipe the whipped ricotta onto your toasts. (If entertaining, I prepare everything in advance and do this 15 minutes before your party starts).
7. Drizzle a bit of basil oil to garnish.
8. Serve immediately.