Dates with whipped ricotta

Greek Cuisine

Dates with ricotta Source: supplied by Angela Nicolettou

Dates with whipped ricotta are perfect for the moments of sweet cravings and you don't want the empty calories. Try this quick and easy recipe by Angela Nicolettou.


Dates with ricotta & bergamot whip

Ingredients

12 dates

½ cup ricotta cheese

2 tbs finely diced bergamot spoon sweet peel

2 tbs syrup from bergamot, plus extra to drizzle

1 tbs pistachio nuts, ground

Method

Cut along the length of each date and remove the stone.

To make ricotta whip, place ricotta and syrup in a bowl and whip until creamy (use an electric mixer for this). Fold through the bergamot peel and the pistachios. Place whip in a piping bag and pipe into each date.



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