This creamy Whipped Ricotta Dip is a true crowd-pleasing appetizer whipped to silky deliciousness and prepared in under 10 minutes. The dip serves as a base for honey, fresh thyme, lemon, and spices, resulting in a beautifully balanced dip that is terrific for spreading on top of crusty bread or vegetables.
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Whether you use store-bought or homemade ricotta, this whipped ricotta is a perfectly balanced combination of sweet and savory flavors. It is an elegant dish served as an appetizer.
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Whipping the ricotta results in a velvety base that is light and airy. With subtle richness, this dip pairs beautifully with a wide range of toppings and accompaniments.
If you are looking for other dip recipes, look no further than this fan favorite Spinach And Crab Dip, Baked Cheese, Baked Feta Dip or Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Easy: Just 10 minutes to make. No cooking needed.
- Simple Ingredients: Ingredients that are easily found in your grocery store.
- Make Ahead Friendly: You can make this whipped ricotta in advance. It's also great for meal prepping healthy weekday snacks.
- Easily Customizable: There are endless variations.
Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this whipped ricotta:
Ingredient Notes
- Ricotta - Use whole milk ricotta in this recipe instead of one that is part-skim. You will love the creamier texture and taste which will be creamier.
- Herbs - Use fresh herbs for more flavor.
See the recipe card for quantities.
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Additions
Additions:
- Spicy: Make the topping spicy by using hot honey, chili crisp, or red pepper flakes.
- Herbs: Add more herbs like parsley, basil, rosemary, or mint.
- Tomatoes: Add some marinated cherry tomatoes on top. Marinate them in balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and some diced shallots. Let them sit for at least 10 minutes to soak up the flavor.
How To Make Whipped Ricotta Dip: Step-By-Step
Here are some quick visual instructions. Remember that full instructions with the exact ingredients are in the printable recipe card:
Step 1: In a food processor or large bowl, add the ricotta, sea salt, olive oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Pulse until creamy or use an electric hand mixer and mix until creamy.
Step 2: Spoon into a serving bowl.
Step 3: Prepare the topping by combining the honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir until well combined.
Step 4: Spoon the topping over the ricotta dip. Serve.
Serving Suggestions
While I love this as a dip, there are certainly other ways you can eat this dip:
- Warm bread: Brush slices of a baguette or sourdough with olive oil, then bake in the oven until warm or grill until crusty. I like to season the warm bread with salt for even more flavor!
- Pita chips: We're obsessed with these Za'atar Pita Chips but you could opt for store-bought. Pita chips are a great option if you don't want to worry about heating up bread right before serving.
- Fresh veggies: Crisp and colorful veggies—like cucumber, bell peppers, carrots, and celery—are delicious dipped in whipped ricotta!
- Make whipped ricotta toast: Get creative with the toppings! Honey, lemon, and fresh thyme are still delicious, but so are toppings like marinated onions, marinated tomatoes, or pinches of spices like a good Za'atar or Sumac. Experiment with your favorite veggies, spices, and herbs to find combinations you love.
- Serve it under roasted vegetables: It is a delicious creamy base for these Roasted Heirloom Carrots or these Smashed Fingerling Potatoes.
Storage And Reheating
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- You can make the ricotta a few days ahead and then make the topping when you are ready to serve this dip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ricotta on it's own is an extremely mild flavor. It makes for a delicious base in which to build other flavors around it. You can use it in both sweet and savory preparations.
It's best to use a high quality whole-milk ricotta for this recipe. It will whip into a creamy consistency.
Yes. You can whip the ricotta in a large bowl using a hand held electric mixer.
You can make both the ricotta dip and the topping up to 4 days in advance. Top the dip when you are ready to serve.
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Whipped Ricotta Dip With Honey And Thyme
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Equipment
Ingredients
Ricotta Dip
- 16 oz whole-milk ricotta
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
Honey Lemon Thyme Topping
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 lemon zested, and 1 ½ tablespoons of juice
- sea salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
Ricotta Dip
- Place the ricotta, sea salt, olive oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a food processor.
- Pulse until creamy and well combined.
- Spoon into a serving bowl and set aside.
Honey Lemon Thyme Topping
- In a small bowl combine the honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Stir until well combined.
- Spoon the topping onto the ricotta dip and serve.
Gwen Wolken says
You will love this recipe!