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Whipped Ricotta with Honey Croissants

Whipped Ricotta with Honey Croissants: Your New Brunch Obsession

Whipped Ricotta with Honey Croissants is a luxurious yet easy brunch recipe that combines creamy ricotta, honey, and flaky croissants for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Brunch
Cuisine: French
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Croissants
  • 4 pieces Croissant fresh for best results
For the Whipped Ricotta
  • 1 cup Ricotta whole milk for creaminess
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste/Extract or substitute with vanilla extract
For the Burnt Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Butter unsalted preferred
  • 1/2 cup Honey consider raw honey for depth
For the Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Lavender Flowers food grade
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Leaves fresh for best flavor

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Baking sheet
  • Piping Bag
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a food processor, combine whole milk ricotta, cream cheese, and vanilla bean paste. Blend for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until light and fluffy.
  2. Preheat your oven's broiler. Slice the croissants in half and place cut-side up on a baking sheet. Broil for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Place toasted croissant halves on plates. Pipe the whipped ricotta generously over each half.
  4. Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add honey and stir for 3-5 minutes until it reaches a dark amber color.
  5. Drizzle the burnt honey over the ricotta on croissants and sprinkle lavender and thyme on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother texture. You can also use a knife instead of a piping bag to spread the ricotta if needed.

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