Roasted Grape & Halloumi with Whipped Ricotta, Pistachio & Honey Thyme
This is sweet–savory Mediterranean magic: salty halloumi, jammy roasted grapes, creamy whipped ricotta, crunchy pistachios, and fragrant thyme honey oil.
Perfect for brunch, mezze table, or light dinner.
⏱ Time & Servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Serves: 3–4
🧾 Ingredients
Roasted Grapes & Halloumi
250 g halloumi cheese, sliced
2 cups red or black seedless grapes
1½ tbsp olive oil
½ tsp fresh thyme (or ¼ tsp dried)
Black pepper, to taste
Whipped Ricotta
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
Zest of ½ lemon
Pinch of salt
Honey Thyme Oil
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp fresh thyme leaves
Garnish
2 tbsp chopped pistachios
Fresh thyme or basil leaves
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Roast the Grapes
Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F
Toss grapes with olive oil, thyme, and pepper
Roast 18–20 minutes until blistered and juicy
2️⃣ Cook the Halloumi
Heat a non-stick pan over medium
Sear halloumi slices 2–3 minutes per side until deeply golden
Set aside (do not overcrowd pan)
3️⃣ Whip the Ricotta
Blend or whisk ricotta, olive oil, lemon zest, and salt
Whip until smooth and airy
4️⃣ Honey Thyme Oil
Warm honey gently with olive oil and thyme (do not boil)
5️⃣ Assemble
Spread whipped ricotta on a plate
Arrange halloumi and roasted grapes on top
Drizzle honey thyme oil
Finish with pistachios and herbs
🌟 Why This Recipe Is Special
Perfect balance of sweet, salty, creamy & crunchy
Mediterranean ingredients but modern plating
Works as starter, main, or mezze
Looks expensive — easy to make
🔗Tips
Use room-temperature halloumi for best browning
Add warm flatbread or sourdough to serve
Swap grapes for figs or apricots when in season
🥗 Nutritional Information
Calories: ~420
Protein: 18 g
Healthy fats: Olive oil, nuts
Sugar: Natural (grapes + honey)