Description
This Whipped Ricotta Dip with Honey is a creamy, fluffy appetizer made with whole milk ricotta, extra-virgin olive oil, and sea salt, then garnished with honey, fresh thyme, lemon zest, and black pepper. Perfect for serving with bread, pita chips, or fresh vegetables, it’s a quick, elegant, and crowd-pleasing dip that takes just 5 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
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 the ricotta cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, and sea salt into a food processor. Whip the mixture until it becomes smooth and fluffy, ensuring a creamy texture for the dip.
- Garnish: Transfer the whipped ricotta into a serving bowl. Drizzle honey over the top, then sprinkle fresh thyme leaves, lemon zest if using, and freshly ground black pepper to enhance flavor. Serve immediately with your favorite dippers such as bread, pita chips, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- This creamy whipped ricotta dip is an easy and elegant appetizer that can be prepared in just 5 minutes.
- The combination of honey, thyme, and lemon zest adds layers of flavor and brightness to the dip.
- Perfect to serve with a variety of dippers including gluten-free options like fresh veggies or gluten-free crackers.
- Using whole milk ricotta yields a richer and creamier texture.
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
