This Light and Creamy Whipped Ricotta Spread is a so easy and seriously scrumptious. Served with fresh veggies and toasted bread you have a delicious and impressive appetizer that you’ll want to dip into again and again.
Simply the Best
If you’ve never had Whipped Ricotta Spread, you’re so missing out on some real magic. By beating ricotta, you transform it from a slightly firm, granular texture to light, airy and super creamy. Add a little lemon, salt and olive oil and it’s simply amazing!
Five Minutes. Four Ingredients.
People just can’t believe how easy it is. Five minutes. Four ingredients. Okay, maybe five. I’ve had it with a bit of cracked pepper, too, and that was delicious. But it’s so simple and so good. I like to serve it alongside a charcuterie board for an appetizer experience that’s *chef’s kiss* perfection.
Whipped Ricotta Board
Creamy whipped ricotta served on a board with fresh veggies and toasted bread for dipping makes this Whipped Ricotta Board one of our favorite appetizers for a dinner party or date night in.
What Do I Need to Make Whipped Ricotta?
- Whole-milk ricotta
- Large lemon
- Kosher salt
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment or hand mixer
- Assorted vegetables and crostini, for dipping
How to Make Crostini
Crisp, crunchy and ready for enjoying, these baked crostini are perfect for snacking.
How to Make Whipped Ricotta Spread
- Using a stand mixer fitted with the wire whisk, whip the ricotta on high speed for 1-2 minutes or until light and airy. You can also use a hand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment.
- Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 3/4 tablespoon lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to the whipped ricotta.
- Whip again for another minute.
- Transfer whipped ricotta to a serving platter and finish with a generous drizzle of olive oil, sprinkle of salt and the remaining lemon zest.
Other Easy Dips You’ll Love
- Skillet Caprese Dip: Melted mozzarella, ripe tomatoes and fresh basil in a hot, delicious appetizer perfect for date night or any night!
- Pimento Cheese Dip: Cheese lovers won’t be able to get enough of this Pimento Cheese Dip. It’s easy to make and so savory and tangy, it’s sure to be a hit at your next get-together.
- S’more Skillet Dip: Chocolate chips and marshmallows melted to perfection to make this S’mores Skillet Dip. It’s perfect for dipping graham crackers, pretzels and your favorite cookies.
How to Serve and Store Whipped Ricotta
Serve whipped ricotta spread with toasted baguette slices and fresh vegetables for dipping. Store leftover whipped ricotta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
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Description
This Light and Creamy Whipped Ricotta Spread is so easy and seriously scrumptious. Served with fresh veggies and toasted bread you have a delicious and impressive appetizer that you’ll want to dip into again and again.
- 1 (16 ounce) container whole-milk ricotta
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest, divided (zest from a large lemon)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (juice from half a large lemon)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- olive oil, for drizzling
- toasted baguette slices, for serving
- fresh raw vegetables, for serving
- Using a stand mixer fitted with the wire whisk (or hand mixer with a whisk attachment), whip the ricotta on high speed for 1-2 minutes or until light and airy.
- Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 3/4 tablespoon lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to the whipped ricotta and whip again for another minute.
- Transfer whipped ricotta to a serving platter and finish with a generous drizzle of olive oil, sprinkle of salt and the remaining lemon zest.
- Serve with toasted baguette slices and fresh vegetables for dipping.
