Description
A creamy, versatile dip made with ricotta cheese, perfect for gatherings and casual meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or chives), chopped
- Toasted baguette slices or vegetable sticks for serving
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: Start with fresh ricotta cheese and high-quality olive oil.
- Blend the base: In a mixing bowl, add the ricotta. Using a hand mixer or a food processor, whip until smooth and creamy.
- Infuse the flavors: Drizzle in olive oil while continuing to blend. Mix in minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Taste and adjust: Give it a taste! Adjust flavors as needed, adding more garlic or herbs, and perhaps a squeeze of lemon.
- Serve with love: Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle more olive oil on top, and garnish with additional herbs or chili flakes.
Notes
Allow the dip to sit out for a bit before serving; it tastes better at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: dip, appetizer, ricotta, easy recipe, family favorite