Citrus-Ricotta Spread with Figs, Honey & Basil

Ingredients:

• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped dried figs, divided
• 2 Tbsp. thin fresh basil strips, divided
• 1 tsp. lemon zest
• 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 1 tsp. honey
•  TRISCUIT Thin Crisps

Directions:

• Combine  cheese, 2 Tbsp. figs, 1 Tbsp. basil, zest and dash pepper. Spread into 6- to 7-inch circle on serving plate.
• Top  with remaining figs, basil, pepper and honey.
• Serve  with crackers.
• Pairs  well with a glass of Chardonnay. Please drink responsibly.

Recipe Tips:

Substitute:

Prepare using POLLY-O Natural Part Skim Ricotta Cheese.

Variation:

Serve with TRISCUIT Crackers instead of the TRISCUIT Thin Crisps. Makes about 1-1/3 cups spread or 10 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 6 crackers each.

Source: ritzparade.com