If you are looking for a versatile product, you can’t beat ricotta cheese. Ricotta is so handy to have in the fridge to enable you to quickly execute a delicious dessert. Of course, it is often used in a creamy cheesecake, or baked into a cake. But it can also be used for more spontaneous desserts. Once you learn to make this beautiful ricotta and mascarpone whip, you will see how.
This creamy whip can be the base for many sweet options. You could use it to pipe your cannoli, to top your favourite seasonal berries, or even serve a big dollop on top of your pancakes or french toast! In this recipe, we have combined the gorgeous ricotta and mascarpone whip with some grilled white peaches. Pure heaven! Bon appetit.
We didn’t use any sugar for this recipe, but if you have a more tart fruit, or want it much sweeter, you can add some to your whip.
What’s the difference between ricotta and mascarpone?
Ricotta and mascarpone are made very differently. Ricotta is made from the leftover whey from cheesemaking. It’s consistency is light and similar to cottage cheese. Whilst mascarpone is made from cream, and is dense in texture. Together, the cheeses produces a gorgeous creamy consistency which is easily piped and well suited to dessert dishes.
Enjoy this delicious recipe!
Ricotta & Mascarpone Whip With Grilled Peaches
Ingredients
- 150 grams Olympus Cheese fresh ricotta
- 150 grams mascarpone
- 1 teaspoon vanilla powder, or to taste
- 6 white peaches, halved and de-stoned
- 1/4 cup granola, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celcius
- Blend ricotta, mascarpone and vanilla powder together until a smooth consistent texture forms
- Place peach halves on BBQ or hot grill plate to chargrill
- Transfer to a baking dish and pop in the oven for 10 minutes, or until soft
- To serve, assemble the warm peaches cut side up on serving plates or bowls.
- Add a dollop of ricotta whip on top of each peach halve.
- Finish with a sprinkle of sugar-free granola for crunch
