Pull-Apart Whipped Ricotta Crackers Recipe

This artistic Pull-Apart Whipped Ricotta Cracker board is a visual masterpiece as well as being incredibly simple! Whipping the strained ricotta makes the cheese go airy and light, which along with the sticky honey and salty pistachios adds a luxurious sweet-savory balance to this appetizer that is so perfect for sharing.

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Pull-Apart Whipped Ricotta Crackers Recipe Ingredients

• The Whipped Cheese:
  • 2 3/4 cups whole-milk ricotta (approx. 22.5 oz)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• The Base:
  • 1 package (5.3 oz) artisan fig-and-olive crisps (like Raincoast Crisps)
• The Toppings:
  • 2 tablespoons roasted salted pistachios, roughly chopped
  • Honey (generous drizzle)
  • Flaky salt (Maldon)
  • Coarsely ground black pepper

How To Make Pull-Apart Whipped Ricotta Crackers Recipe

1. Drain the cheese: Place the ricotta in a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl. Let it drain in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours (or up to 24 hours). This removes the whey, ensuring your whip is thick and holds its shape.
2. Whip it: Transfer the drained ricotta and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to a food processor. Process on high for about 2 minutes until the ricotta transforms from grainy to incredibly creamy, smooth, and light.
3. Bag it: Fit a piping bag with a small plain round tip (about 1/4-inch). Transfer the whipped ricotta into the bag, pushing it down to remove air pockets. Refrigerate the bag until you are ready to assemble.
4. Grid the crackers: Choose a large flat serving board. Select about 20 flat, even-sized crackers. Arrange them in a tight checkerboard pattern (4 columns by 5 rows), ensuring the edges of the crackers are touching to create a solid rectangle base.
5. Pipe the design: Starting from the top left corner, pipe a continuous, snake-like squiggle of ricotta diagonally across the entire cracker grid. Loop back and forth to create a mesmerizing wave pattern that connects all the crackers together.
6. Garnish: Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the ricotta waves. Drizzle generously with honey. Finish with a shower of flaky salt and coarse black pepper.
7. Serve: Serve immediately! Guests simply pull a cracker away, and it comes with its own perfect portion of topping.

Recipe Tips!

• Drain, Don’t Skip: You must drain the ricotta overnight. If you skip this, the whey will weep out after whipping, turning your beautiful piped design into a watery puddle within minutes.
• Processor Power: A food processor creates a much smoother texture than a hand mixer. The blades break down the curds completely, creating a texture almost like mascarpone.
• Cracker Choice: Use sturdy, flat crackers like Raincoast Crisps. Flimsy crackers will break when guests try to pull them apart from the sticky honey-cheese web.
• Honey Flow: Warm your honey slightly (10 seconds in the microwave) so it drizzles in thin ribbons rather than distinct blobs. This ensures every bite gets a touch of sweetness.

What To Serve With Pull-Apart Whipped Ricotta Crackers Recipe?

This Pull-Apart Whipped Ricotta Crackers Recipe is a show-stopping appetizer that needs little else! However, adding a bowl of mixed Olives or Marinated Artichokes on the side extends the grazing potential. For a drink pairing, a glass of sparkling Prosecco or a dry Chenin Blanc cuts through the rich cheese and sweet honey beautifully. It’s the perfect starter before a light pasta dinner.

How To Store Pull-Apart Whipped Ricotta Crackers Recipe

• Do Not Store: Once assembled, this dish must be eaten immediately. The moisture from the ricotta will make the crackers soggy within an hour.
• Prep Ahead: You can drain and whip the ricotta a day in advance and store it in the piping bag in the fridge. Just pipe and garnish right before guests arrive!

Pull-Apart Whipped Ricotta Crackers Recipe Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 180 kcal
• Fat: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 10g
• Protein: 8g

Nutrition information is estimated per 2 crackers with topping.

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