When you head to the pumpkin patch, pick up a jar of local honey for this sweet salute to the spooky season.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk ricotta
- 1 cup roasted pumpkin puree (or butternut squash)
- 2 ounces mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ¼ cup cinnamon
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 loaf baguette or local bread
Instructions
1. Place ricotta in a food processor. Process 1 minute. Add pumpkin, mascarpone, cinnamon, lemon juice, honey and salt and pepper. Process another 2 minutes until creamy. Place in a serving bowl.
2. Brush both sides of bread with olive oil. Grill in a skillet or grill pan until browned and crispy. Serve with dip.
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