Name: Dukkah-crusted baked ricotta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3 1/3 cup (800g) ricotta cheese; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup (50g) finely chopped preserved lemon; 2 tablespoon roasted hazelnuts; 2 tablespoon unsalted roasted pistachios; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoon sumac; 2 tablespoon sesame seeds, roasted

Ingredients

3 1/3 cup (800g) ricotta cheese

2 eggs

1/4 cup (50g) finely chopped preserved lemon

2 tablespoon roasted hazelnuts

2 tablespoon unsalted roasted pistachios

1 tablespoon ground coriander

1 tablespoon ground cumin

2 teaspoon sumac

2 tablespoon sesame seeds, roasted

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease six-hole (¾-cup/180ml) texas muffin pan; line bases with baking paper.

2.Combine ricotta, eggs and lemon in medium bowl. Divide mixture among pan holes; smooth surface with spatula, pressing down firmly to remove any air bubbles.

3.Bake ricotta about 20 minutes or until firm. Stand in pan 15 minutes before turning out, top-side down.

4.Meanwhile, to make dukkah, dry-fry nuts in small frying pan over medium heat until browned lightly. Add spices; cook, stirring, about 1 minute or until fragrant. Process mixture until fine; stir in seeds.

5.Place dukkah on tray; gently roll warm baked ricotta in dukkah to coat; cool. Serve ricotta, top-side down, with remaining dukkah.

Serving ideas; drizzle with olive oil, and serve with thick slices of warm toast.
Note

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