Whipped Ricotta Cheese with Lemon and Garlic

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This easy and delicious Whipped Ricotta Cheese recipe is elevated with a few simple aromatic additions for a creamy, light dip great for crudités, crackers or crostini! The lemon, garlic and basil work seamlessly with the ricotta for an unforgettable bite!

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Simple and tasty whipped ricotta cheese

This fast, herby and delicious whipped ricotta cheese recipe is one of my favorite easy appetizers for parties and get togethers! With super simple flavors that shine in the ultra-creamy whipped whole milk ricotta cheese, this dip is always a hit with my guests.

Make it fancy with some ricotta toasts, or serve it simply on platter with crostini, crackers, or sliced crisp veggies.

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How to make whipped ricotta

This whipped ricotta has got to be one of the easiest elegant appetizer to whip up. It’s almost effortless, and comes together in less than a minute in the food processor.

To make the dip, add ricotta, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper to the bowl of a food processor. Blend/process until smooth – about 30 seconds. Once it’s nice and smooth, transfer it to a serving bowl, and top it with honey, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and some finely sliced fresh basil leaves. Add a bunch of fresh basil and a dusting of lemon zest on top if you’re feeling fancy, and voila- a delicious appetizer in a few minutes!

What goes into the whipped ricotta recipe?

This super easy whipped ricotta is ready in UNDER ONE minute, with the help of your trusty food processor. To make the creamy, dreamy cheese dip, you will need:

• Whole milk ricotta cheese.
• Fresh grated lemon zest.
• A clove of fresh garlic.
• a touch of extra virgin olive oil.
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste.

What can I serve with the whipped ricotta?

This whipped ricotta cheese dip goes great with a simple crostini or toasts, or with your favorite crudités or crackers. If you’ve got some leftover, it’s also great folded into some of your favorite pasta with some grated parmesan! I also love it with grilled vegetables.

How should I store the ricotta dip?

Once the whipped ricotta cheese is ready, you can store it in the fridge for about 4-5 days in the fridge. Just give it a good stir before serving. It’s a great make-ahead dip for a party or brunch that you can dress up in a bowl just before guests arrive.

Print Recipe

Whipped Ricotta Cheese with Lemon and Garlic

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: Appetizer

Keyword: appetizer, ricotta

Servings: 8

Equipment

• Food Processor

Ingredients

• 16 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
• 1/4 tsp fresh lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 
• salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste  

Toppings

• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice 
• 1 tbsp thinly sliced fresh basil leaves 

Instructions

• 1. Add ricotta, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil and salt and pepper to the bowl of a food processor, and blend until smooth – about 30 seconds.

  2. Transfer to s serving bowl, and drizzle the top with honey and lemon juice.

  3. Top with basil and serve alongside bread, crudite, crackers or crostini.

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