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Kiwi Ricotta Mash for Babies

Mash peeled, ripe kiwi into ricotta for a small bowl that needs no cooking. A little water or breast milk is optional if you need to loosen the mixture. Choose ricotta made from pasteurised milk, and check the final texture before serving; this recipe contains milk.

6 months+Snack3 minEasy
Kiwi Ricotta Mash
  • Age Range6 months+
  • Prep 3 min · Cook 0 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Allergen InformationContains: Dairy

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp plain pasteurised ricotta cheese (cow's milk)
  • 1/2 very ripe kiwi, washed and peeled
  • 1 tsp safe water (optional, for thinning)

Preparation

  1. Wash and peel ripe kiwi, trimming hard stem ends and checking the fruit is soft.

  2. Mash the kiwi thoroughly with no firm chunks or tough peel.

  3. Mix with pasteurised ricotta cheese, breaking down curds and adding a little safe water if needed for a smooth spoonable texture.

  4. Serve freshly prepared and cool, using a clean spoon; no cooking is needed when the kiwi is ripe and the cheese label confirms pasteurisation.

Serving by Age

Offer as a cool soft spoon-fed mash. Ricotta contains cow's milk, while kiwi can itself cause allergic reactions in some children; check the child's individual allergy history and use only ripe fruit.

6 months+

Smooth, cool spoon-fed ripe kiwi and pasteurised ricotta, without firm pieces.

9 months+

Soft kiwi-and-ricotta mash with crushed curds, offered by spoon or a preloaded spoon.

Allergen Information

Contains milk from pasteurised ricotta. Kiwi may cause allergic reactions even though it is not among the standard major labelled allergens. Check the ricotta label for other ingredients.

Storage

Prepare fresh where possible and refrigerate a clean untouched portion promptly in a covered container; use within 24 hours. Do not save food from the baby's bowl.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Kiwi Ricotta Mash?

Prepare fresh where possible and refrigerate a clean untouched portion promptly in a covered container; use within 24 hours. Do not save food from the baby's bowl.

Which allergens does Kiwi Ricotta Mash contain?

It contains Dairy. Check the labels of the products you use, and follow any allergy advice your baby has been given.

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