Description
A creamy and versatile whipped ricotta dip flavored with lemon, olive oil, and garlic, perfect for parties or a simple snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like basil or parsley) for garnish
- Vegetables or crackers for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Use a hand blender or food processor to whip the ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary to ensure the perfect balance of flavors.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve with vegetables or crackers.
Notes
For the smoothest dip, use full-fat ricotta cheese. You can customize the flavor by adding herbs or spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg