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    Easy Whipped Ricotta Dip [with honey & herbs]

    Published: May 15, 2023 by The Pantry Mama This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This whipped ricotta dip recipe is the perfect blend of creamy, sweet, and savory. Infused with aromatic garlic, fresh herbs and sweetened with a drizzle of honey, this easy-to-make dip is a sure crowd pleaser and the perfect thing to spread on fresh sourdough bread!

    I love making this creamy dip with homemade ricotta, but it works just as well with store-bought ricotta. It's a delicious appetizer served with sourdough crackers, sourdough crostini or fresh vegetables. 

    If you're looking for other delicious easy dip recipes and spreads to make alongside your next loaf of sourdough bread, why not try this cultured butter, whipped herb and garlic butter or roasted red pepper dip.

    Whipped Ricotta Dip drizzled with honey and olive oil, dressed with fresh thyme leaves and served in a grey stoneware dish. There is a silver pate knife sitting on the edge of the bowl.

    How To Make Whipped Ricotta Dip

    This creamy whipped ricotta dip is oh so easy to pull together with just a handful of ingredients (listed in the recipe card below) ... I think the hardest decision will be what you want to spread it on!

    I like to use fresh thyme leaves (mainly because it's a herb we have in the garden year round) but you can use any herbs you like! 

    Add all of the ingredients to a food processor or Thermomix and whip until light and creamy and the herbs are well distributed (see I told you it was an easy recipe!)

    You can use a stand mixer if you don't have a food processor, but you'll need to finely chop the herbs and garlic first as the stand mixer will not chop them like a food processor will.

    I don't recommend trying to make this dip without a food processor, stand mixer or electric hand mixer because it's these things that give this creamy dip it's "whipped" texture.

    Transfer to a shallow bowl or serving dish and drizzle the top of the dip with honey and extra-virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves and serve with your favorite chips or crackers or sourdough bread (I love serving it with sourdough baguettes).

    Whipped Ricotta Dip drizzled with honey and olive oil, dressed with fresh thyme leaves and served in a grey stoneware dish. There is a silver pate knife sitting on the edge of the bowl.

    Ingredient Notes + Swaps

    ​Even with simple ingredients, there are a few ingredient swaps and variations you can make to tailor this whipped ricotta recipe to your tastes.

    • This recipe is best made using whole milk ricotta cheese. Wetter ricotta will give you the best result as the whey gives a more creamy texture.
    • If you don't have ricotta on hand, you can use cottage cheese for this dip, but fresh ricotta will always give you the best taste and texture.
    • For a citrus twist to your creamy ricotta dip, add a teaspoon of lemon zest, squeeze of lemon juice and pinch of black pepper.
    • If you're not a fan of a raw garlic flavor, you can use roasted garlic instead.
    • I've used fresh thyme but any fresh herbs are fine - parsley, chives or rosemary work well too.
    Whipped ricotta dip that has been spread onto a sourdough crostini.

    What To Serve With Whipped Ricotta Dip

    You could literally eat this delicious dip straight from the bowl with a spoon - it's that good! But if you're looking for ideas on what to serve with it, here are some of the ways my family love to enjoy it:

    • a beautiful charcuterie platter with cured meats, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh vegetable crudites and homemade sourdough crackers with rosemary and parmesan.
    • whipped ricotta crostini served on these easy sourdough crostini (you can just put the whipped ricotta dip in a piping bag to pipe it on). This makes an impressive appetizer.
    • It makes the perfect snack served alongside pita chips or your favorite crusty bread. Add a handful of cherry tomatoes or celery ribs for extra crunch.

    This easy dip recipe really is the perfect appetizer - especially because you can prepare it 1-2 days before you need and it an store it in an airtight container in the fridge.

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    Whipped Ricotta Dip

    This whipped ricotta dip recipe is the perfect blend of creamy, sweet, and savory. Infused with aromatic garlic and sweetened with a drizzle of honey, this easy-to-make dip is a sure crowd-pleaser and the perfect thing to spread on fresh sourdough bread!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Condiments
    Cuisine American, Australian
    Servings 12 people
    Calories 842 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 350 g Ricotta (store bought or homemade)
    • 30 g Honey (plus extra to serve)
    • 2 cloves Garlic (crushed)
    • 4 g Salt
    • 15 g Olive Oil (plus extra to serve)
    • Fresh Herbs (thyme, rosemary, parsley, chives etc)

    Instructions
     

    • Add all of the ingredients to a food processor or Thermomix and whip until light and creamy and the herbs are well distributed.
      You can use a stand mixer if you don't have a food processor, but you'll need to finely chop the herbs and garlic first.

    Notes

    • This recipe is best made using whole milk ricotta cheese. Wetter ricotta will give you the best result as the whey gives a more creamy texture.
    • If you don't have ricotta on hand, you can use cottage cheese for this dip, but fresh ricotta will always give you the best taste and texture.
    • For a citrus twist to your creamy ricotta dip, add a teaspoon of lemon zest, squeeze of lemon juice and pinch of black pepper.
    • If you're not a fan of a raw garlic flavor, you can use roasted garlic instead.
    • I've used fresh thyme but any fresh herbs are fine - parsley, chives or rosemary work well too.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 842kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 40gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 31gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 179mgSodium: 1847mgPotassium: 408mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 1558IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 738mgIron: 2mg
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