Honey-Drizzled Ricotta with Cracked Black Pepper and Orange Zest

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
• 1 orange
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• 8 fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt

Instructions

1. 1Place the ricotta in a mixing bowl and whip vigorously with a spoon for 1 minute until light and creamy.
2. 2Zest the orange directly over the ricotta, then stir in half the honey and the flaky sea salt.
3. 3Divide the ricotta mixture among four small bowls or plates.
4. 4Drizzle the remaining honey over each serving, scatter the toasted pine nuts, tear the basil leaves on top, and finish with a generous grind of black pepper.