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Whipped Ricotta with Mandarins and Mandarin Caramel

Whipped Ricotta with Mandarins and Mandarin Caramel

Jan 28, 2026

Soft, silky, and citrus‑bright — this Whipped Ricotta Cream with Mandarin Caramel is everything we love at Citrus Direct. It turns a handful of simple ingredients into a spoon‑worthy dessert that feels both luxurious and effortless. Lightly sweetened ricotta gets whipped until soft, then topped with fresh mandarin slices and a glossy homemade caramel made from pure mandarin juice. Great for guests or a relaxing evening on your own.

Ingredients   

  • 3 mandarins, peeled and sliced crossways
  • 300g ricotta cheese
  • 4 tablespoons cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Garnish

  • Nuts, chopped (optional)
  • Chocolate, grated (optional)

Mandarin caramel

  • Juice of 2 mandarins
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons water

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine/whip ricotta cheese, cream, vanilla extract and maple syrup. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up
  2. Heat a small saucepan over a medium heat and add the mandarin juice and sugar
  3. Stir ingredients for 5 minutes or until mixture turns to a dark caramel colour
  4. Remove from the heat and add the butter and 2 tablespoons of water
  5. Mix ingredients well and set aside to cool

To Serve

  1. Divide ricotta mixture into serving bowls.
  2. Arrange mandarin slices over the ricotta whip
  3. Drizzle with the mandarin caramel and top with nuts of choice and chocolate.Photo Above: Whipped Ricotta with Mandarin and Mandarin Caramel