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Whipped Ricotta

This whipped ricotta made with lemon, honey, and fresh herbs is going to be your new favorite dip. (It also doubles as a spread!) It's light and creamy, but so flavorful! Serve it up with your favorite pita chips and you have an appetizer that's perfect for enjoying all spring and summer long.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, dip
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: whipped ricotta, whipped ricotta dip, whipped ricotta recipe
Servings: 1 Cup Ricotta
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whole milk ricotta
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest additional for topping
  • 1 tablespoon honey or hot honey additional for topping
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme additional for topping
  • 1 large pinch salt
  • 1-2 cracks of fresh pepper
  • Red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  • Add the ricotta, cream, lemon zest, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper to a medium sized bowl.
  • Use a hand mixer fitted with the beaters to beat the ingredients together on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
  • Transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle with honey, a dusting of lemon zest, fresh thyme, and red pepper flakes.
  • Serve with crostini or toasted pita bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 319IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 390mg | Iron: 1mg

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