Arepa spread with whipped ricotta, hot honey, lemon zest and thyme

Whipped Ricotta Arepa — Gluten-Free Brunch in 6 Minutes

September 02, 2026

Category: Brunch  |  Ready in 6 minutes  |  Serves 1 adult or 2 kids  |  Naturally gluten-free

What You Need

  • 2 Zavor & Co gluten-free arepas
  • 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 tbsp hot honey
  • Lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • Flaky salt

How to Make It

  1. Whip the ricotta with a whisk until light and smooth, 1 minute.
  2. Warm the arepas in the toaster on high, 2-3 cycles.
  3. Spread the whipped ricotta thickly over each.
  4. Drizzle with hot honey.
  5. Finish with lemon zest, thyme and a pinch of flaky salt.

About This Recipe

Whipped ricotta is the easiest restaurant trick there is — a whisk turns grainy cheese into a cloud. Hot honey, lemon zest and thyme make it sweet, sharp and savory all at once.


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Laura Sophia — Zavor & Co.
Founder of Zavor & Co., the everyday arepa brand bringing naturally gluten-free arepas into everyday American life.
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