Description
A creamy, cloud-like dip made with ricotta, herbs, and garlic, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, or basil)
- 2 cloves garlic, sautéed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine ricotta, sautéed garlic, heavy cream, and herbs in a food processor.
- Pulse until smooth and fluffy; add more cream for thinner consistency if desired.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more herbs or olive oil if needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Notes
Use room temperature ricotta for best blending results. Avoid adding hot garlic directly to the dip for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: whipped ricotta dip, appetizer, creamy dip, easy recipe, crowd-pleaser