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Whipped Ricotta

This whipped ricotta made with lemon, honey, and fresh herbs is going to be your new favorite dip. (It also doubles as a spread!) It's light and creamy, but so flavorful! Serve it up with your favorite pita chips and you have an appetizer that's perfect for enjoying all spring and summer long.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 Cup Ricotta
Calories: 301 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whole milk ricotta
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest additional for topping
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or hot honey additional for topping
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme additional for topping
  • 1 Large pinch salt
  • 1-2 cracks of fresh pepper
  • red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

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  1. Add the ricotta, cream, lemon zest, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper to a medium sized bowl.
  2. Use a hand mixer fitted with the beaters to beat the ingredients together on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
  3. Transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle with honey, a dusting of lemon zest, fresh thyme, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Serve with crostini or toasted pita bread.

Nutrition Information

Calories 301kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 53mg (18%) Sodium 244mg (10%) Potassium 47mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 319IU (6%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 390mg (39%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Cup Ricotta

Amount Per Serving

Calories 301

% Daily Value*

Calories 301kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 244mg 10%
Potassium 47mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 319IU 6%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 390mg 39%
Iron 1mg 6%

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