Baked Ricotta Blackberry Dip (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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8 ounce full-fat ricotta cheese
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4 ounce soft goat cheese, room temperature
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, extra for topping
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1 clove garlic, finely chopped
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grated peel from 1 lemon
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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½ teaspoon chunky salt
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ground black pepper
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6 ounce fresh blackberries
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2 tablespoon runny honey
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 400°F.
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Lightly coat a 9" oval dish with cooking spray. You can swap in any shallow dish that holds at least 3 cups.
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Throw the ricotta, goat cheese, egg, all lemon peel, 1 tsp lemon juice, thyme, salt and a few twists of black pepper in your food processor. Run it for 2 minutes till it's silky smooth. Pour this mix into your dish.
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Scatter blackberries on top of your cheese mixture. Pop in the oven for 30 minutes until berries get juicy and cheese gets bubbly.
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Pour honey over the top and sprinkle with extra thyme and chunky salt. Enjoy with some toasted bread or your favorite crackers.
# Notes:
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This tasty dip blends sweet and savory tastes for a quick, surprising starter. It's best when blackberries are fresh in summer, paired with something cool to drink.