Golden Kiwi, Cucumber and Ricotta Mist Smoothie with Mint and Lime
An original, refreshing smoothie made with golden kiwi, cucumber, creamy ricotta, fresh mint, and a touch of lime. It has a smooth texture, delicate sweetness, and a clean aromatic profile, ideal for a light breakfast or a chilled snack.
Ingredients
- 180 g ripe golden kiwi (pelado and troceado)
- 120 g cucumber (pelado, without semillas si son large, and troceado)
- 100 g ricotta cheese (preferiblemente cold)
- 120 g plain yogurt (cold)
- 180 ml milk (cold)
- 6 g fresh mint leaves (more extra for decorar if desired)
- 15 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 g finely grated lime zest (solo the parte verde)
- 15 ml honey (ajustar to taste)
- 120 g ice cubes (for a textura well cold)
- 1 g fine salt (a pinch for realzar the sabor)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Peel and chop the golden kiwi and cucumber into medium pieces so they blend evenly.
- 2
2. Add the golden kiwi, cucumber, ricotta, plain yogurt, milk, mint leaves, lime juice, lime zest, honey, and a pinch of salt to a blender.
- 3
3. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
- 4
4. Add the ice cubes and blend again for 20 to 30 seconds, until the smoothie is cold, lightly aerated, and silky.
- 5
5. Taste and adjust with a little more honey or a few extra drops of lime juice if you want more sweetness or a brighter citrus profile.
- 6
6. Serve immediately in two chilled glasses and, if desired, garnish with extra mint leaves and a little more lime zest. No cooking is required; if you want to chill the glasses, place them in the refrigerator for 2 minutes or in the freezer for 5 minutes, with no specific °F or °C temperature needed.
Chef tips
For a thicker texture, freeze the chopped kiwi for 30 minutes beforehand. If you prefer a lighter finish, add an extra 30 to 60 ml of milk.
Substitutions
You can replace ricotta with well-blended cottage cheese or with more yogurt for a less dense profile. Honey can be replaced with maple syrup. Mint can be swapped for spearmint.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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