Whipped Ricotta Dip is a fantastic addition to your charcuterie boards. This easy appetizer takes 10 minutes to prepare and is so good with veggies and crackers. It is creamy with a hint of sweetness and is sure to be a hit.
Want even more tempting dips for your next get together? Then try my easy crab dip with cream cheese and my bacon ranch cheddar dip.
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Why this Whipped Ricotta Dip Recipe is a Keeper
This whipped ricotta recipe is a crowd pleaser for sure. Whipped ricotta with honey dip is so easy to make, you won’t believe it!
- 10 Minute Dip Appetizer: You can make this whipped ricotta cheese recipe in 10 minutes or less.
- Easy Ingredients: All you need is 3 simple ingredients and some seasonings to taste to make this appetizer recipe.
- Best Appetizer: This whipped ricotta recipe tastes so gourmet and upscale but is so simple to make, it will be a crowd pleaser for sure!
What Do I Serve with Whipped Ricotta Dip with Honey?
Serve whipped ricotta with homemade focaccia, Rosemary Butter Rolls, baguette slices, pita chips, grilled bread, crostini, vegetables or Glazed Bacon Crackers. Ricotta toast is also really good with fresh fruit like peaches.
Ingredient Notes for this Whipped Ricotta Recipe
To make this recipe, you will need just a few easy ingredients. If you don’t already have these ingredients in your kitchen, they can all easily be found at the store.
- Ricotta Cheese: Preferably, for your ricotta, use whole milk ricotta cheese but you can make this whipped cheese recipe with skim ricotta.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions to Make Whipped Ricotta with Honey
Preparing ingredients ahead of time can help to save you time and kitchen space when it comes to making the recipe!
- Whip the Ricotta: Whip the ricotta to your desired consistency. Store whipped ricotta in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Add Flavorings Later: Add flavorings like honey, maple syrup, or fruit preserves just before serving to keep them fresh.
Special Equipment Needed to Make this Appetizer
A specific piece of equipment can sometimes make all the difference in a recipe. For this recipe, you will need a couple of things.
- Food Processor: Use a food processor to mix everything up to make this dip super easy.
- Immersion Blender: An immersion blender can also help to mix everything up.
Pro Tip to Make this Recipe
For an extra creamy and luxurious whipped ricotta, strain the ricotta cheese before whipping. This simple step removes excess liquid, resulting in a thicker, more concentrated product that whips up effortlessly.
How to Make Creamy Whipped Ricotta with Honey
This recipe comes together in just 2 quick and easy steps. This whipped ricotta cheese dip is so good, it will quickly become one of your favorite recipes!
These are the basic steps for making Whipped Ricotta Dip with Honey. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Mix the Dip
Add the ricotta to a bowl and use a hand mixer to whip until smooth and fluffy; then add in 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Spoon the whipped ricotta into a bowl or serving bowl and drizzle on remaining olive oil.
2. Add the Toppings
Warm the honey and add a drizzle of honey over the top of the dip. Sprinkle on sea salt flakes and cracked black pepper. Serve with crusty bread like focaccia and blackberries.
How to Store, Freeze and Use Leftover Whip Ricotta Cheese
- Storing: Store the whipped ricotta dip in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Freezing: You can freeze in an airtight container if you’d like, however I would not recommend freezing ricotta cheese as its texture will change when thawed.
- Using Leftovers: If you have some leftovers, you can make a creamy ricotta pasta sauce by mixing with roasted tomatoes, garlic, and lemon juice.
Variations and Substitutions for 10-Minute Whipped Ricotta
This creamy ricotta cheese recipe is super easy to customize to make it your own! Try taking it to the next level by trying other toppings, experimenting with flavors or adding different ingredients.
- Hot Honey: Try this recipe with regular honey or hot honey!
- Fresh Berries: Fresh berries such as blackberries, raspberries, blueberries or strawberries go great with this easy appetizer.
- Vegan Ricotta Cheese: If you’d like, use a vegan ricotta cheese!
Whipped Ricotta Dip Recipe FAQs and Reader Interactions
Yes! Feel free to grab whatever brand is your favorite.
Whole milk ricotta is best for making this creamy dip ricotta appetizer.
If you strain the ricotta before whipping it will be smoother to incorporate into this delicious appetizer.
Expert Tips to Love this Whipped Ricotta Dip Recipe with Fresh Herbs and Honey
- Fresh Herbs: For a fancy garnish and unique flavor top with fresh herbs and honey. Use fresh mint, rosemary, fresh thyme, chives or basil.
- Different Honey: A fun way to add a more unique flavor is to use play around with the type of honey you use. There are so many types of honey that will vary with different and rich flavors.
- Charcuterie Board: This whipped ricotta topped with honey mixture makes for the perfect addition to any charcuterie platter.
- Garnish: For added color, you can garnish with red pepper flakes or lemon zest.
- Cheese: Try this homemade ricotta recipe with feta! A savory whipped feta dip would be great topped with pistachios.
- Whipped Ricotta Toast: Try this whipped ricotta on toast with toppings like honey. Ricotta and honey or ricotta and olive oil are both great!
Whipped Ricotta Dip with Honey
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Ingredients
- 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- ¼ teaspoon Sea salt flakes, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- Focaccia bread, Toasted
- Fresh blackberries, for serving
Instructions
- Use a hand mixer to whip ricotta until smooth and fluffy then add in 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Spoon into serving dish and drizzle on remaining olive oil .
- Warm the honey and drizzle over the top of the dip.
- Sprinkle on salt flakes and cracked pepper.
- Serve with focaccia and blackberries.
Christina’s Notes
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- Fresh Herbs: For a fancy garnish and unique flavor top with fresh herbs and honey. Use fresh mint, rosemary, fresh thyme, chives or basil.
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- Different Honey: A fun way to add a more unique flavor is to use play around with the type of honey you use. There are so many types of honey that will vary with different and rich flavors.
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- Charcuterie Board: This whipped ricotta topped with honey mixture makes for the perfect addition to any charcuterie platter.
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- Garnish: For added color, you can garnish with red pepper flakes or lemon zest.
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- Cheese: Try this homemade ricotta recipe with feta! A savory whipped feta dip would be great topped with pistachios.
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- Whipped Ricotta Toast: Try this whipped ricotta on toast with toppings like honey. Ricotta and honey or ricotta and olive oil are both great.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.