20 Best Ricotta Cheese Appetizers

It's a hearty toast topped with whole milk ricotta cheese, sturdy asparagus, and fresh herbs like basil and mint finished with a balsamic glaze. It's a flavor explosion in your mouth! You'll also find tips on straining the cheese to get the best texture for the crusty bread.

Here's a Middle Eastern inspiration that combines feta, ricotta, and Greek yogurt with a swirl of homemade pesto in a creamy dip. It's a delicious appetizer to serve with pita, naan, or even pita chips!

Both the honey and garlic, with a few sprigs of fresh thyme make this recipe a delight. It also makes a fabulous base for creative toppings like crunchy pomegranate seeds, fresh pears, or fig jam (believe me, no other jam lives up to this one!).

Think of prunes as the lower-sugar alternative to the fancier Medjool dates. This simple appetizer is sweet, rich, and full of fiber! It's a quick blend in the processor, and then you're assembling the cutest little treats for your guests.

These gorgeous rolls are a total crowd pleaser! The recipe calls for activating the yeast with a bit of caster sugar, but you can substitute with granulated sugar. The filling begins with smooth ricotta cheese, flavored with garlic and oregano and enriched with two magic cups of spinach. The fun part is slicing the dough, jelly-roll style, into little rolls that no one will be able to resist!

You could find a ton of trendy videos showing how to de-seed a pomegranate, but it doesn't get easier than the method used in this recipe - absolutely genius! And if you're not a fan of goat cheese, this ricotta and aged fig balsamic vinegar combo will change your mind quickly!

You'll be surprised at what dainty ricotta cheese recipes come out of a mini muffin pan, along with a clever 'tart tamper' that looks like a lopsided dumbbell. The crust uses both cream cheese and butter while the filling is ricotta and lemon zest (instead of lemon juice) and an intriguing mushroom blend. The result is a filling and adorable treat that's ideal for cocktail parties.

This is a great appetizer for both game nights and special occasions. It's easy to assemble on hectic days and bakes in under 15 minutes. Once you remove the portobello stalks, you have the ideal edible cup to hold the parmesan and ricotta cheese mixture.

Drooling is totally acceptable as you stare at tomorrow's potential breakfast, but you can easily turn these into pretty little toasts for your next party. Fresh strawberries, crunchy walnuts, and honey complement the ricotta cheese perfectly, and it takes only 5 minutes to put everything together. A last minute dish never tasted so refreshing!

The easiest way to impress is usually the simplest, like this humble tray of ricotta cheese with golden brown edges, infused with an entire head of roasted garlic and other mouth-watering seasonings. Dip with slices from a crusty French baguette, and it's an unforgettable dish!

This ricotta appetizer is exquisite. Fresh peach slices, flavorful slices of prosciutto, and sweet honey ricotta, garnished with fresh sage leaves sit atop a grilled slice of the most delicious bread you can find. Even better, it's entirely portable and can be assembled at your next picnic party, by the lake, or under the fireworks.

These tasty wedges of toast hold a layer of baked honey and lemon ricotta, roasted Brussels sprout leaves (let your kids have fun peeling them!), juicy pomegranate arils, and an extra drizzle of honey (because why not?!).

It's like a bread salad! These summery crostini bites are light and colorful with fresh tomatoes, corn, and basil over a ricotta and parmesan cheese mixture. You can make each section 1-2 days ahead and assemble right before serving.

These whimsical hand-rolled pizza cones are easier than they look. Save time by using pre-made dough for the cone shapes. Once you've wrapped the first few, the remaining batch goes quickly. The irresistible combo of ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses makes these finger foods gooey and delicious!

There's no better way to open up your backyard party than with a rustic, grilled flatbread that looks as yummy as this one. A ricotta cheese spread is topped with your favorite greens and a zesty lemon vinaigrette dressing.

Here's a clever way to slice your sweet potatoes and turn them into decadent hors d'oeuvres at your next holiday dinner. The potato rounds hold a creamy base of goat and ricotta cheese, finished with sweet dried cranberries and toasted walnuts.

This delightful ricotta cheese dip will have you making random small batches just for you! Simply blend ricotta with fresh herbs and lemon zest and dip with crunchy baguette slices. Feel free to experiment with new flavors - there are great tips at the end of the recipe.

There's a science to creating these terrific tomato tartlets, especially since you're making the pastry from scratch. This recipe guides you through the process, so your final results look as picturesque as these lovely photos. No doubt the taste is sublime as well - the creamy filling and roasted vegetables complete this perfect appetizer.

You will have fun piping your ricotta mixture onto thin slices of French bread for this appetizer recipe. Top with honey and/or fresh herbs for more flavor and charm.

Yes, it is indeed lasagna. And we are talking about appetizers here. But have you tried making lasagna rolls, freezing them, then dropping them in hot oil to see what happens? No need to wonder - the results are here, in all their crunchy, fried glory. Of all the savory recipes we're provided, this one may be the one that your guests will be stashing in their take-home bags before the dinner has begun. Good luck!