Description
A creamy and fluffy dip made with ricotta cheese, honey, and fresh herbs, perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by bringing ricotta to room temperature for easier blending.
- In a food processor, combine ricotta, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend for 2-3 minutes until smooth and fluffy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste the dip and adjust sweetness or acidity with more honey or lemon juice if desired.
- Finely chop fresh herbs and stir them into the dip.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with additional herbs or sea salt. Serve with vegetables or bread.
Notes
For an even silkier texture, pass the ricotta through a fine-mesh sieve before blending.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: ricotta dip, appetizer, creamy dip, easy recipe, vegetarian, family-friendly