Whipped Ricotta Cheese With Honey and Thyme
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.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 154kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Ricotta Dip
- 16 ounces 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.
Notes
Whole milk ricotta gives this whipped ricotta cheese the smoothest, creamiest texture. During testing, part-skim ricotta tended to taste slightly grainy and did not whip as smoothly. If your ricotta contains extra liquid, draining it for 15–20 minutes before blending helps create a thicker, silkier dip.
A food processor creates the best texture for whipping the ricotta until light and airy. Fresh lemon juice also makes a noticeable difference here and keeps the dip tasting bright and balanced instead of heavy.
The whipped ricotta can be prepared up to 4 days ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator. For the freshest flavor and texture, wait to add the honey-thyme topping until just before serving. If the ricotta firms up slightly after chilling, let it sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes and stir before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 339mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 0.5mg
