What to do with leftover ricotta

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Ricotta is a creamy Italian cheese commonly used when making cheesecakes, pancakes and pasta dishes. If you’ve got some left in the pot from another recipe, find out how you can use it up. We’ve included full recipes, and a couple of very speedy ideas.

Recipes using ricotta

How to use up leftover ricotta

Whipped ricotta with honey and banana
For breakfast, put 100g ricotta, 1 tbsp honey and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon in a small whisking bowl. Whisk until light and fluffy. Spoon into a bowl and top with sliced banana and a drizzle of honey.
Preserved lemon and ricotta toasts
Drizzle 4 slices of sourdough bread with olive oil and grill until golden. Combine 200g ricotta in a mixing bowl with 1/2 crushed garlic clove and the finely chopped rind of 1 preserved lemon. Season well with salt and pepper, then spread the mixture over the toasts. Drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil and top with fresh oregano.