Quick Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey and Thyme
Make this creamy, light ricotta dip in under 10 minutes. It combines sweet honey, fresh thyme, and a hint of lemon for an elegant, easy appetizer perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese, drained if very wet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Optional: Pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
- For serving: Crusty bread, pita chips, or fresh vegetables
Instructions
- Place the drained ricotta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the bowl of a food processor.
- Process the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until the ricotta is completely smooth, light, and fluffy.
- Transfer the whipped ricotta dip to a shallow serving bowl.
- Drizzle the top generously with the 2 tablespoons of honey.
- Sprinkle the fresh thyme leaves and red pepper flakes (if using) over the honey.
- Serve immediately with your choice of bread or vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- If you do not have a food processor, you can use a stand mixer with the whisk attachment or a hand mixer. Beat the ingredients on medium-high speed until smooth, about 3 minutes.
- For a savory variation, replace the honey drizzle with high-quality olive oil and finely minced garlic.
- Drain the ricotta for at least 30 minutes in a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth if it seems watery; this prevents a thin dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 35
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