Description
A creamy and delightful whipped ricotta dip that brings flavors together, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil, chives, or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Place the ricotta in a mixing bowl and let it come to room temperature.
- Add honey or maple syrup to taste.
- Drizzle in the olive oil, and sprinkle in the minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Using a hand mixer, whip until light and fluffy.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, adding lemon juice if desired.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and top with extra olive oil and chopped fresh herbs.
Notes
For a twist, fold in sautéed mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes before serving. Taste as you go for the best flavor balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: whipped dip, ricotta, appetizer, easy, creamy