Ricotta, Mascarpone, Goat Cheese & Honey Spread
Ricotta, Mascarpone, Goat Cheese & Honey Spread- a luscious and creamy spread that pairs perfectly with wine. (gluten-free)
You know what’s awesome about living in Northern California?
No, it’s not all of the great hiking. Nope, it’s not the perfect weather. Nooo, not the endless amount of things to see and do…
It’s the FOOD! At least, for me it is.
Almost every time we eat out, I am inspired by something on the menu. Like this ricotta spread for example. We had an appetizer similar to it when we went wine tasting at Wente Vineyards and I just couldn’t get enough.
The light and creamy texture flavored with a touch of honey and fragrant, toasted pine nuts smeared on top of soft, warm and fluffy bread.
Oh, so good.
Actually, I tell Brandon it is absolutely necessary for us to eat out on a regular basis so that I can continue to gain inspiration for the blog. Hehe…
It’s nice to take a break from the kitchen sometimes too, right?
Believe or not, as decadent and satisfying as this spread is, you won’t be spending much time in the kitchen to make it. I’m talkin’ ten minutes, people. That’s it. Ten minutes yields you a deliciously fancy appetizer with just the right touch of sweetness and still leaves you plenty of time to consume that bottle glass of wine.
Cheers!
Ricotta, Mascarpone, Goat Cheese & Honey Spread
Yield: 14 ounces
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:
- 8 ounces Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
- 4 ounces Mascarpone Cheese
- 2 ounces Goat Cheese (could also use 4 ounces for more goat cheese flavor)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
Directions:
Preheat the oven (or toaster oven) to 350°F then line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Spread the pine nuts on top and bake in the oven for about 7 minutes, until light golden brown and deliciously fragrant.
While the pine nuts are baking, combine all three cheeses in a bowl or food processor (processing gives it a fluffier texture) along with one teaspoon honey. Stir or process until well combined then scoop into a serving bowl. Mix in about half of the pine nuts with the cheese, then sprinkle the remaining nuts on top. Drizzle with the rest of the honey and then serve along side warm, pillowy focaccia and enjoy!
This spread is the perfect treat for a relaxing evening at home with your favorite person and your favorite wine, but it also fancy enough to take to a dinner party and impress a few of your friends, if you wish. Really, you can serve it however or whenever you please just don’t forget the wine!
Did you try this recipe? Please let me know how it turned out by leaving a comment below or sharing a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #makingthymeforhealth. I love hearing your feedback!
This looks fantastic! I love these flavors together so I’m sure it tastes mighty delish! I actually prefer ‘lighter’ apps. Cheese, crackers, dips and spreads. So this is perfect!
Oh.my.word… this looks absolutely incredible. I’ve really been loving the combination of plain Greek yogurt with honey lately, so I can only imagine how good it must taste when paired with cheese. As for appetizers, I love crackers with dips and finger sandwiches.
Mmm, greek yogurt and honey would make a delicious dip too!
Thanks for rubbing in the California awesomeness even more!! Ah – so jealous :) This cheese-y deliciousness looks like something I’d devour! Definitely going on the Saturday afternoon snack list for when Kyle gets back home!
You’ll be here soon enough! :)
That looks awesome!
I love some Port Wine cheese with Grissini Bread Sticks…I am in heaven!
This looks SO good. And your photography is fantastic! I used to make dip using just honey and goat cheese, and was completely obsessed for a period of time, so I’m definitely going to have to make this at some point! My favorite appetizer would have to be either crackers and cheese or pigs in a blanket. They’re so cute!
Thank you Beth! Pigs in a blanket remind me of being a kid! You can put anything in a croissant and it will be amazing. :)
It’s recipes like this that make being vegan so hard! Haha it looks delicious and so easy; I’ll have to make it for my family to enjoy!
I know, cheese is just hard to let go of! I have major respect for vegans though, it’s not easy!
Oh YUM- I’m not even kidding when I’m eating out the bread and butter/dip/olive oil can make or break the experience! My favorite thing in the world is to have a glass of wine and things to nibble on. its just the perfect end to the day :)
I agree, the way bread is served at a restaurant means so much! Carraba’s has excellent bread and dip, if you’ve never been there, you should try it!
You take such lovely pictures . I love some bread with olive oil and dip.. sometimes even with a few fresh greens on top. I always treat it like a fancy snack.
Thanks Pamela! I also love bread with olive oil and herbs, so perfect!
Ricotta cheese and goat cheese are both seriously amazing. Yum! :)
Mmmmm…this looks wonderful! I love the combination of flavors!
This spread sounds amazing! I bet it would be really good with fruit. A big plate with this crisp French bread and fruit would be so good!
My word that looks delicious! I love goats cheese (well any kind of cheese really!).
I love dips and bread, cheese platters and arancini balls or sushi.
Ooh, that spread looks so tasty! I love the drizzle of honey on top. :)
I just put this on our menu for this weekend at the cabin…cannot wait to sink my teeth into a chunk of grilled bread with this spread!! Looks like heaven!
Ah this looks amazing! Great blog, love the healthful recipes! can’t wait to try this one.
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