Whipped Ricotta Dip with Honey Recipe
A simple and elegant whipped ricotta dip flavored with honey, fresh thyme, and a touch of lemon zest. This creamy and fluffy dip is perfect for serving with crackers, fresh vegetables, or crusty bread, making it an easy appetizer or snack in just minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dip Ingredients
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk recommended)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 to 3 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- Zest of ½ lemon (optional)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Whip ricotta: Add the ricotta cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, and fine sea salt to a food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, creating a creamy, airy texture that's easy to spread.
- Garnish: Spoon the whipped ricotta into a serving bowl. Drizzle honey evenly over the top, then sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves and, if desired, lemon zest for a subtle citrusy brightness. Finish with a grinding of black pepper to taste. Serve immediately with your choice of dippers such as crackers, sliced vegetables, or toasted bread.
Notes
- Using whole milk ricotta yields the creamiest and richest texture for this dip.
- For dippers, try pita chips, cucumber slices, fresh baguette slices, or crudités.
- If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a hand mixer to whip the ricotta with the olive oil and salt.
- This dip is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days; bring to room temperature before serving again.
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