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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 ricotta cheese whole milk
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon additional for topping, zest
- 1 tablespoon honey additional for topping, or hot honey
- 1 teaspoon thyme additional for topping, fresh
- 1 salt large pinch
- 1-2 black pepper cracked, fresh
- red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Add the ricotta, cream, lemon zest, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper to a medium sized bowl.
- 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.
- Transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle with honey, a dusting of lemon zest, fresh thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Serve with crostini or toasted pita bread.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Cup 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.