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Whipped Ricotta
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Whipped Ricotta Cheese with Lemon and Garlic

This Whipped Ricotta with Lemon and Garlic is creamy, light, and packed with fresh flavor. Made with ricotta, lemon, and garlic, this easy appetizer is perfect for spreading on crostini, crackers, or vegetables.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian Inspired
Keyword: Whipped Ricotta Cheese with Lemon and Garlic
Servings: 8
Calories: 112kcal
Author: Sharon Farnell

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 16 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste  

Toppings

  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice 
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil leaves 

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Transfer to s serving bowl, and drizzle the top with honey and lemon juice.
  • Top with basil and serve alongside bread, crudite, crackers or crostini.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 266IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 0.2mg