Description
This Whipped Ricotta Dip with Honey is a creamy, fluffy appetizer that combines smooth ricotta cheese with the sweetness of honey and the fresh flavors of thyme and lemon zest. Perfect for an elegant appetizer or casual snacking, it whips up in just 5 minutes and pairs beautifully with bread, pita chips, or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk recommended)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 to 3 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- Lemon zest (from about ½ lemon, optional)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Whip ricotta: Add ricotta cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, and fine sea salt into a food processor. Whip the mixture until it becomes smooth and fluffy, creating a light and airy texture perfect for dipping.
- Garnish: Spoon the whipped ricotta into a serving bowl. Drizzle the honey evenly over the top, then sprinkle fresh thyme leaves and lemon zest if using. Finish with a grind of black pepper to taste. Serve immediately with your choice of dippers such as bread, pita chips, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- This Whipped Ricotta Dip is a crowd-pleaser and an elegant yet simple appetizer that takes just 5 minutes to prepare.
- Toppings like honey, thyme, and lemon zest add bright, fresh flavors that complement the creamy ricotta beautifully.
- Serve with gluten-free options like fresh veggies or gluten-free crackers for a versatile snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 103 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 228 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 21 mg
