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A bowl of whipped ricotta dip with grilled bread to the side and fresh lemon slices in the background.
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Whipped Ricotta Dip With Lemon and Herbs

Meet the easiest, quickest appetizer you'll want to serve at all your parties -- this whipped ricotta with lemon and fresh herbs! Every creamy bite is delicate and airy with bright citrus notes for a perfectly light dip, and you can whip it up in just under five minutes. This whipped ricotta dip is sure to be a new favorite party snack.
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 16 people
Calories 46kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor, mixer or hand whisk

Ingredients

  • 1 (15-ounce) container of whole milk ricotta
  • ½ cup roughly chopped fresh basil see note
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Juice and zest of one lemon
  • Olive oil for garnish, optional
  • Additional basil for garnish, optional
  • Grilled bread for serving

Instructions

  • Add the ricotta, basil, salt, lemon juice and lemon zest to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy to your liking. About one minute should do it, though you could go up to two minutes for an even airier dip. Check periodically to see when it transforms into your desired consistency.
  • Alternatively, you can whip the ricotta using a hand mixer or whisk until it's light, smooth and creamy.
  • Spoon into a bowl for serving. If desired, garnish it a drizzle of olive oil and additional herbs. Serve with grilled bread or your favorite dipper. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • To grate the lemon zest, I recommend using a microplane grater. It’s quicker and easier than a zester while also producing a finer peel.
  • I used just basil for the herbs, but you are more than welcome to get creative here. Start with the basil and then add a tablespoon or two to taste of mint, parsley, chives, tarragon, dill, thyme, cilantro or even a combination of your favorite herbs.
  • Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 28mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg