Whipped Ricotta Dip
Ingredients
The dip
-
16
ounces
whole milk ricotta cheese
-
½
teaspoon
salt
-
2
teaspoons
fresh lemon juice
-
zest from one
lemon
lemon zest
-
¼
teaspoon
black pepper
-
drizzle
none
honey (optional)
-
to taste
none
tender herbs (parsley, basil, or mint)
Optional toppings
-
to taste
none
fruit (figs, strawberries, pears)
-
to taste
none
toasted nuts (pistachios, slivered almonds, pine nuts, hazelnuts)
-
to taste
none
savory toppings (olives, roasted cherry tomatoes, pickled peppers, sautéed mushrooms)
-
to taste
none
balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Place ricotta cheese in a food processor and add salt and lemon juice.
- Blend until completely smooth, about one minute.
- Scoop the ricotta into a wide, shallow bowl.
- Sprinkle with lemon zest, fresh pepper, a drizzle of honey, and fresh herbs.
- Serve with bruschetta, rustic seed crackers, or any crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
107
Total fat
7.4g
Total carbohydrates
4.1g
Total protein
6.4g
Sodium
193.1mg
Cholesterol
28.9mg
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