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Whipped Ricotta Dip with Honey

Katie Kelly

You will love this easy whipped ricotta dip with honey. It is such a delicious appetizer made with simple ingredients and comes together in no time!

What is ricotta cheese?

Ricotta cheese is an Italian whey cheese. It's an incredibly fluffy cheese and the type of cheese that is so incredibly versatile. You can use it to make desserts, like cannolis, you can use it in lasagna recipes or you can use it for this delicious ricotta dip and let it be the star of the show.

Ingredients

– 15 oz. ricotta cheese – 1 tbsp olive oil – 1 tsp garlic powder – 2 tbsp honey – 1 tsp salt – ½ tsp pepper – 1 tsp roasted red pepper flakes

How to make whipped ricotta dip

1. In a food processor, add all of your ingredients. 2. Blend until smooth. 3. Pour it into a medium bowl, smooth it out on top, and then drizzle honey on top of the dip and add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and fresh basil.

What to serve with ricotta dip

– Pita bread or pita chips – Toasted french baguettes – Fresh vegetables – Fresh fruit, like strawberries – Pretzels – Toasted bread.

FAQ

What tastes good with ricotta? So much! I love the combination of sweet and savory with ricotta. Like fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic, and fresh herbs like basil. Is it ok to substitute cottage cheese for ricotta? You can substitute whipped cottage cheese for ricotta, but for this recipe, I recommend using ricotta. Why is my whipped ricotta too runny? Your whipped ricotta dip might be too runny if you add too much liquid. If that's the case, you can add more ricotta to thicken it up and get that perfect creamy texture.

WHIPPED RICOTTA

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