Whipped Ricotta
This Whipped Ricotta Recipe is the perfect quick appetizer. It's ready in 5 minutes or less and is made with pantry staples. This versatile spread is the perfect way to accompany a charcuterie board, an antipasto platter, or just a piece of toast, fruit, or crackers!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 146kcal
Equipment
- food processor, hand mixer, or stand mixer
- Rubber Spatula
Ingredients
- 16 ounces whole milk ricotta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoons honey (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ - 1 lemon juice and zest (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- honey, olive oil, and flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor, a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, or to a large bowl and mix on medium speed until combined. Adjust seasonings to taste, and blend again until creamy and smooth.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Do not freeze.
Notes
- Adjust seasonings to taste, along with honey and lemon juice.
- Feel free to season with your favorite herbs and spices, like mint, basil, parsley, or rosemary.
- For a spicy kick, add hot honey, and red pepper flakes.
- Add roasted or raw minced garlic for a garlicky punch.
- Orange juice and zest can be used in place of lemon juice and zest.
Nutrition
Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 0.3mg