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Whipped Ricotta

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

This creamy Whipped Ricotta is light, fluffy, fresh, and incredibly easy to make. Topped with honey, pistachios, olive oil, and flaky sea salt, it’s the perfect appetizer for entertaining, holidays, or an easy snack with crostini and fresh fruit.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: honey, lemon, ricotta cheese
Servings: 8
Calories: 108kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Toppings: honey, olive oil, chopped pistachios, flaky sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, lemon zest
  • For serving: crostini, crackers, pita chips, crusty bread, or fruit

Instructions

  • Blend the ricotta: In a food processor, combine the ricotta, lemon juice, lemon zest, and sea salt. Blend until smooth, light, and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Adjust if needed: Taste and adjust with additional lemon juice or salt, if desired.
  • Assemble: Spoon onto a platter or into a serving bowl and use the back of a spoon to create swoops. Drizzle with honey and olive oil, then top with chopped pistachios and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and a little black pepper. You can also add a little fresh lemon zest, if desired.
  • Serve: Serve with crostini, crackers, pita chips, crusty bread, or fresh fruit.

Notes

  • Use whole milk ricotta for the creamiest, richest texture. Part-skim will be less smooth.
  • If your ricotta seems watery, drain off excess liquid before blending for a thicker, fluffier dip.
  • Blend until the ricotta is completely smooth and airy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Taste and adjust with extra lemon juice or salt to brighten the flavor.
  • Serve slightly chilled or at cool room temperature for the best texture.
  • Add toppings right before serving so they stay fresh and crunchy.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir before serving again.
  • Great for entertaining—serve with crostini, crackers, pita chips, crusty bread, or fresh fruit.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 0.2mg