Whipped Ricotta Dip
This easy Whipped Ricotta Dip is made with just a few simple ingredients, and takes just 10 minutes to prepare!
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 124kcal
Equipment
- Food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 1 pound whole milk ricotta cheese
- 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- ½ fresh lemon juiced (1 ½ tablespoons)
- 2 teaspoons honey (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Topping
- Chopped Greek olives (or tapenade) optional
- Additional fresh thyme leaves or herbs of choice
Instructions
- Add the ricotta, 2 teaspoons of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, chives, and thyme to a food processor or blender.
- Process until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust herbs, salt, and pepper to your taste.
- Pour the mixture into a wide, shallow bowl.
- Drizzle with the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil, and garnish with chopped olives (optional), additional fresh thyme leaves (optional), and/or lemon zest.
- Serve and enjoy with toasted baguette slices, pita chips, pretzels, or fresh chopped veggies.
Notes
Storing leftovers: Place any leftovers in an airtight container and store in the fridge for 1-2 days.
Garnish options:
- Chopped Greek olives
- Lemon zest
- Roasted red peppers
- Roasted tomatoes
- Sundried tomatoes
- Roasted garlic
- Garlic confit
- Fresh herbs
- Hot honey
- Infused olive oil
Nutrition
Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 288IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 0.3mg