Description
Whipped Ricotta Dip with Honey is a creamy, fluffy, and flavorful appetizer that comes together in just 5 minutes. Made with whole milk ricotta cheese whipped smooth with olive oil and sea salt, then topped with sweet honey, fresh thyme, lemon zest, and black pepper. Perfect for serving with bread, pita chips, or fresh vegetable dippers, this easy recipe is both impressive and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk recommended)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
Garnish Ingredients
- 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 the ricotta cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, and fine sea salt into a food processor. Whip the mixture until it becomes smooth, creamy, and fluffy, ensuring there are no lumps and a light texture is achieved.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer the whipped ricotta into a serving bowl. Drizzle the top evenly with honey, then sprinkle fresh thyme leaves and optional lemon zest. Finish with a sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Serve immediately with your choice of dippers such as fresh bread, pita chips, or raw vegetables.
Notes
- This creamy whipped ricotta dip is ideal for quick entertaining, taking only 5 minutes to prepare.
- Use whole milk ricotta for the creamiest texture; part-skim ricotta will be less rich and fluffy.
- The honey and thyme combination adds a perfect balance of sweet and herbal notes, enhancing the mild ricotta flavor.
- Serve with gluten free options like fresh veggies or gluten free crackers for a gluten free appetizer.
- For variation, try adding other fresh herbs or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for extra brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 103
- 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
