Description
A creamy and airy whipped ricotta dip perfect for gatherings, combining freshness from herbs and brightness from lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (e.g., basil or rosemary) for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the ricotta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Whip the mixture vigorously for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Transfer the whipped dip to a serving bowl and smooth out the top.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Serve immediately with crackers, warm bread, or vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
Use well-drained ricotta for best texture. Enhance with nuts or orange zest for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg