Whipped Ricotta Dip
Whipped ricotta dip is a smooth, creamy appetizer made by blending ricotta with olive oil, lemon, garlic, and salt until light and fluffy.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add the ricotta, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and salt to a food processor.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth, light, and fluffy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Spoon the whipped ricotta dip onto a plate or into a shallow bowl and spread it out slightly.
- Drizzle with a little extra olive oil if desired, then serve with crostini, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition
Notes
- Use whole milk ricotta: Whole milk ricotta gives the dip the best rich, creamy texture. Part-skim ricotta can work, but it may not blend quite as smooth.
- Blend until fluffy: Let the food processor run long enough for the ricotta to become light and airy instead of just mixed.
- Scrape down the sides: Stop and scrape the bowl as needed so the lemon, garlic, and salt get evenly blended throughout.
- Taste before serving: Depending on the ricotta, you may want a little extra salt or lemon juice to brighten the flavor.
- Serve chilled or cool: This whipped ricotta dip tastes best cold or slightly cool, especially if you are making it ahead.
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