Description
Sweet roasted carrots served over creamy whipped ricotta and drizzled with spicy hot honey for a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss carrots with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast carrots for 20-25 minutes, until tender and lightly browned.
- While carrots roast, whip ricotta, heavy cream, and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- In a small saucepan, gently warm honey and red pepper flakes over low heat for 3-4 minutes to infuse.
- Spread whipped ricotta on a serving plate, top with roasted carrots, drizzle with hot honey, and garnish with fresh thyme.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.