Description
A creamy and tangy whipped ricotta dip, perfect for gatherings and easy to customize with fresh herbs and seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of half a lemon
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 tiny clove garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or chives)
Instructions
- Place the ricotta cheese into a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle in the olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
- If desired, add the minced garlic. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the fresh herbs.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve immediately with dippers or chill for an hour to meld flavors.
Notes
Ensure the ricotta is at room temperature for easy mixing. You can experiment with different herbs and seasonings to personalize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: whipped ricotta, dip, appetizer, easy recipe, vegetarian, family gathering