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Whipped ricotta dip recipe

Super smooth and creamy Whipped Ricotta Dip topped with sweet roasted tomatoes! This dip has a beautiful taste of lemon and herbs and is perfect served with some char-grilled ciabatta bread!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 131 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 cup ricotta (500g)
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • zest of one lemon
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes (200g)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to season

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Cut the tomatoes in half and place in a baking tray. Sprinkle with chopped thyme, salt, pepper and half 1/2 tbsp of olive oil. Roast for 15-20 minutes then remove to set aside and cool.
  3. Put the ricotta, lemon, parmesan and a pinch of psalt and pepper to a food processor, blitz until smooth (a couple of seconds).
  4. Add the ricotta dip to a serving plate or shallow bowl and make a small well in the middle. Add the roasted tomatoes, drizzle with a touch of olive oil, a sprinkle of salt and pepper and a few extra thyme leaves. Serve with crusty bread or crackers.

Notes

  • Whipping - You only need to whip the ricotta for a few seconds it turns smooth and creamy almost instantly.
  • Variations - Feel free to experiment with new flavours, this dip is super versatile and can be mixed with different herbs and spices
  • Storing - will last 2-3 days in the fridge, do not freeze.

Nutrition Information

Calories 131kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 65mg (3%) Potassium 131mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 452IU (9%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 141mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 131

% Daily Value*

Calories 131kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 65mg 3%
Potassium 131mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 452IU 9%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 141mg 14%
Iron 1mg 6%

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