Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Pea Mint & Whipped Ricotta Terrine, a delightful dish that combines fresh peas and creamy ricotta with a hint of fresh mint.
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups fresh peas
shelled (or frozen peas
thawed)
1 cup ricotta cheese
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup fresh mint leaves
finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper
to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
Fresh mint leaves
for garnish
Edible flowers
for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the fresh or thawed peas, ricotta cheese, heavy cream, chopped mint leaves, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving some overhang. Pour the pea mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Cover with the overhanging plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Once set, carefully unmold the terrine onto a serving platter. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with fresh mint leaves and edible flowers if desired.
- Slice and serve chilled as a refreshing appetizer or light dish.
Notes
For a smoother texture, blend longer. Serve this terrine with toasted bread or crackers for a delightful pairing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 35 g
Keywords: Pea Mint & Whipped Ricotta Terrine, terrine recipe, pea recipes, mint recipes, ricotta recipes