Whipped Ricotta Dip With Lemon and Fresh Herbs

Meet the easiest, quickest appetizer you’ll want to serve at all your parties — whipped ricotta with lemon and fresh herbs! Every creamy bite is delicate and airy, with bright citrus notes for a perfectly light dip. And you can whip it up in just under five minutes.

This ricotta dip is sure to be a new favourite party snack.

 Ingredients:

2 cups ricotta cheese @Galati Cheese
½ cup roughly torn fresh basil
½ teaspoon salt
Juice and zest of one lemon
Arbequina Olive Oil for garnish @dressedbyanolive
Additional basil for garnish
Grilled bread for serving

Preparation:

Add the ricotta, basil, salt, lemon juice and lemon zest to a food processor.

Blend until smooth and creamy to your liking.

About one minute should do it.

For an even airier dip, you could go up to two minutes.

Check periodically to see when it transforms into your desired consistency.

Alternatively, you can whip the ricotta using a hand mixer or whisk until it’s light, smooth and creamy.

Spoon into a bowl for serving.

If desired, garnish it a drizzle of olive oil and additional herbs.

Serve with grilled bread, sweet blistered cherry tomatoes, or your favourite dipper.

Enjoy!

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Whipped Ricotta Dip With Lemon and Fresh Herbs

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All photos by Rosa Basile-Marrello