Whipped Ricotta Dip With Lemon And Herbs
A delicious whipped ricotta dip flavoured with lemon and herbs is the perfect appetizer or snack. It's super easy to make and perfect with breadsticks, on bruschetta or with crudités.
I grow lots of herbs in the garden as I like to use them in my cooking, I usually use basil, lemon thyme, chives and flat leaf parsley in this whipped ricotta dip, but this changes depending on what is ready to pick. You can really just use what you like.
It's a great dip to serve at BBQ's as it's light and zingy, it's also good as part of a cheese board with wine.
WHIPPED RICOTTA DIP INGREDIENTS
- Ricotta cheese
- Bunch of fresh herbs - I used basil, lemon thyme, chives and flat leaf parsley
- Lemon
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & black pepper
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Chopping board
- Vegetable knife
- Food processor
- Tablespoon
- Serving bowl
HOW TO MAKE WHIPPED RICOTTA DIP RECIPE
- Finely chop the herbs - saving a few chives for decoration.
- Tip the ricotta cheese into a food processor - add the chopped herbs, lemon zest and salt & pepper then pulse until a smooth whipped consistency.
- Tip the dip into a serving dish - drizzle the creamy ricotta cheese dip with a little olive oil and chopped chives.
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WHAT TO SERVE WITH WHIPPED RICOTTA DIP
I'm happy to eat ricotta cheese dip with just about anything, it's super tasty! It's great with crackers, breadsticks, pita chips or fresh vegetables crudités. It also makes a great dip for wedges or chips. And it's even great on crostini or spray onto bruschetta with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
You can also loosen the dip a little with a squeeze of lemon juice, a splash of water and a drizzle of olive oil and serve it stirred through freshly cooked pasta with cherry tomatoes.
INGREDIENT SWAPS
You can add in whichever fresh herbs you like, try cilantro, fresh thyme, or marjoram, they all taste delicious. You can add a garlicky twist by roasting a garlic clove and squeezing out the pulpy centre into the ricotta cheese to whip. And if you like a little spiciness add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
I sometimes make a dessert version of this creamy whipped ricotta dip with fresh mint and honey and that's delicious with grilled peaches, or spread onto baguette slices. Just feel free to mix and match flavors and experiment.
LOVE YOUR LEFTOVERS
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 day (use before the use-by date on the ricotta cheese)
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Whipped Ricotta Dip With Lemon And Herbs
A delicious zesty fresh lemon & herb dip for summer.
Ingredients
- 250g ricotta cheese
- Bunch of herbs - I used a mix of basil, lemon thyme, chives and flat leaf parsley
- Lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch salt
- Pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Finely chop the herbs - saving a few chives for decoration.
- Tip the ricotta cheese into a food processor - add the chopped herbs, lemon zest and salt & pepper then pulse until a whipped consistency.
- Tip the dip into a serving dish - drizzle with a little olive oil and chopped chives.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 100Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 78mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 6g
Nutritional content will vary depending on the exact ingredients you use and how careful you are with measuring - this nutritional information is given as a general guide only and may not be accurate - you should always calculate your own nutritional information especially if you have specific dietary requirements.
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