Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 cup ricotta ((500g))
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • zest of one lemon
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped, plus more for garnish)
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes ((200g))
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper (to season)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Cut the tomatoes in half and place in a baking tray. Sprinkle with chopped thyme, salt, pepper and half 1/2 tbsp of olive oil. Roast for 15-20 minutes then remove to set aside and cool.
  • Put the ricotta, lemon, parmesan and a pinch of psalt and pepper to a food processor, blitz until smooth (a couple of seconds).
  • Add the ricotta dip to a serving plate or shallow bowl and make a small well in the middle. Add the roasted tomatoes, drizzle with a touch of olive oil, a sprinkle of salt and pepper and a few extra thyme leaves. Serve with crusty bread or crackers.