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!
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You’ll love this whipped ricotta dip with honey.
It’s the perfect appetizer. It is such a great appetizer recipe to have in your back pocket. It's easy to whip together and it is honestly so delicious. It's light and refreshing yet rich and creamy from the fresh ricotta.
It’s easy to make. All you need is a few ingredients and a few minutes of your time! This whipped ricotta recipe can come together in just a few minutes and can be made ahead of time.
It’s perfect any time of year. From a holiday dinner party to a summer BBQ, you can genuinely make this cheesy dip any time of the year and it will be a crowd pleaser no matter what the occasion is.
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
Ricotta. I use part-skim ricotta in this recipe, but if you genuinely want a creamy ricotta cheese dip, I recommend using whole milk ricotta. You can find ricotta in the refrigerated cheese section in your grocery store. I like buying mine from ALDI, typically with cream cheese.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil. To get this creamy whipped ricotta dip extra creamy, you'll want to use a drizzle of olive oil to give it a nice silky smooth consistency and allow all the flavors to blend together.
Honey or Hot Honey. If you want to use regular honey, it adds the perfect bit of sweetness to counteract the garlic flavors. Alternatively, if you want to kick things up a bit, you can use hot honey and make this into a hot honey ricotta dip.
Garlic. I prefer to use garlic powder for this recipe over fresh garlic cloves. I find that it is a bit milder and it blends nicer with the fresh cheese and the rest of the flavors.
Basil. Fresh herbs are always welcome in a ricotta dip. I love the basil and honey combination, so that's what I used in this recipe. I shared some other ricotta dip recipes below for some more inspiration!
Salt and Pepper. Of course, you'll need salt and pepper. Ricotta is a very mild cheese so you really need to add a generous serving of salt to bring it up to speed.
How to make whipped ricotta dip
- In a food processor, add all of your ingredients.
- Blend until smooth.
- 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
Ricotta dip tips and tricks
No food processor? No problem. There are a handful of ways you can still make this homemade ricotta dip if you don't have a food processor. You can use a stand mixer or a hand mixer!
- Stand Mixer. Add your whisk attachment to your stand mixer and into the mixing bowl add your ricotta and olive oil.
- Whip on medium speed until smooth.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients and continue to whisk over medium speed until smooth.
Making this dip ahead of time. This is a great recipe if you're looking for an easy make-ahead appetizer. You can make this appetizer 1-2 days in advance, but be sure to store it in the fridge.
Baked Ricotta Dip. You can always heat this up and serve it as a warm dip. Simply bake it at 400F for 10 minutes in an oven-safe baking dish.
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.
Storing leftovers
Store your ricotta dip in an airtight container. I love these Ello food storage containers. Alternatively, you can always secure it by wrapping a bowl in plastic wrap. If you aren't serving the dip, store it in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
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.
What can I do with a lot of ricotta cheese?
You can make this dip, a baked ricotta cheese dip, lasagna, and cannolis, ricotta is an incredibly versatile cheese.
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.
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If you don't have a food processor, I highly recommend one.
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Want more easy appetizer recipes?
Whipped Ricotta Dip with Honey
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
Instructions
- In a food processor, add all of your ingredients.
- Blend until smooth.
- 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.
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