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BEST Whipped Ricotta Dip
Make this Whipped Ricotta Dip in just 5 minutes by whipping ricotta, cream cheese, garlic, lemon, herbs, and olive oil in a food processor until smooth and creamy. It makes the perfect cold appetizer or snack and can be served with crudites, toast, and crackers.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 2127 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 15- oz full-fat ricotta cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese at room temperature (or Neufchatel cheese) – Although you can make this recipe without cream cheese, I prefer to add it to mine. It adds a firm consistency to the dip!)
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest or lime zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves or 1-2 teaspoon garlic powder. NOTE: For a more pungent flavor, mince the garlic and add it raw to the dip. For a dip with a mild flavor of garlic, slice the cloves and cook them in a small skillet with 1 tablespoon of EVOO over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes, tilting the pan, or until they become light golden brown. Add a drizzle of honey to your dip to help to balance the bitterness of the cooked garlic. I prefer to use raw garlic in mine.
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- A pinch of red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tablespoon chopped parsley or fresh basil or mint
Instructions
Make the whipped ricotta appetizer:
- Place all the ingredients in a food processor. Beat them for about 1-2 minutes or until becoming a homogenous, creamy, and smooth mixture. Transfer to a covered bowl or an airtight container and chill in the fridge.
Cup of Yum
Serve it as a dip or spread:
- Serve whipped ricotta dip topped with a 2-3 tablespoon of Persian cucumber salad , chopped Kalamata olives, a drizzle of EVOO, a pinch of red pepper flakes and chopped parsley, basil, or mint. Pita chips and crudites make great dippers!
- Or you can use it as a spread for toast! In addition, it makes a great addition to charcuterie boards.
Notes
- STORAGE
- You can store leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Do not freeze!
- You can store leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Do not freeze!
- You can store leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Do not freeze!
Nutrition Information
Calories
212.7kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
3.8g
(1%)
Protein
9.3g
(19%)
Fat
18.1g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.8g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
55.2mg
(18%)
Sodium
119.9mg
(5%)
Potassium
113.6mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
681.9IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
3.3mg
(4%)
Calcium
169.1mg
(17%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2127
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212.7kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.8g | 1% |
| Protein | 9.3g | 19% |
| Fat | 18.1g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 55.2mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 119.9mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 113.6mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 681.9IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 169.1mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.