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Autumn Whipped Ricotta Dip

This airy, creamy Autumn Whipped Ricotta Dip recipe will be a hit at your next gathering. The toppings elevate the dip, taking it from basic to party-worthy.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 1305 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 prigs rosemary
  • 1½ cups sweet potato (chopped 1/4 inch dice)
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
  • fresh black pepper
  • ½ cup shallot (chopped small)
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup 2% cottage cheese
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (toasted)
  • endive (thinly sliced raw golden beets using a mandolin, orange cauliflower and carrots make for the perfect crudites here)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat and add rosemary once hot. Rosemary will sizzle until it is finished cooking, about 2-3 minutes. Remove rosemary from oil & reserve on a paper towel lined dish. Save the pan with rosemary oil inside.
  3. Toss sweet potato in 1 tablespoon of the rosemary oil, ¼ teaspoon salt & fresh cracked black pepper. Roast until caramelized and tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. In the same reserved saucepan with remaining rosemary oil, saute shallot on medium-low until aromatic; 3-4 minutes. Add cranberries & balsamic; lower heat & simmer until balsamic reduces to a syrupy consistency, 7-10 minutes.
  5. Make whipped ricotta: Add ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, garlic, 1 tablespoon water, ½ teaspoon salt & fresh cracked black pepper to a food processor. Blend until airy & smooth.
  6. Transfer whipped ricotta to a shallow dish & top with roasted sweet potatoes, cranberries, pumpkin seeds & fried rosemary leaves. Serve with crudites and baguette.

Notes

  • Yield 4 cups

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/3 cup Calories 130.5kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 10.5g (4%) Protein 7.5g (15%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 93.5mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1305

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/3 cup
Calories 130.5kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 10.5g 4%
Protein 7.5g 15%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 93.5mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.