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Whipped Ricotta Dip With Rosemary and Lemon

December 30, 2019 by GG 1 Comment

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Whipped Ricotta Dip is an easy appetizer recipe for a creamy dip flavored with fresh rosemary and lemon that can be made in just minutes. Simply cream ricotta cheese in a food processor with a few basic flavorings then drizzle with olive oil for a ricotta appetizer worthy of guests and holidays!

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Did I hear you say you need a last minute appetizer for New Year’s Eve? I’ve got you covered. And it’s always good to have an appetizer recipe in your back pocket, well, not literally in your back pocket of course, that you can make for spur of the moment company.

With a container of ricotta cheese, lemon juice, fresh rosemary, garlic powder, kosher salt and pepper, you can have this creamy cold dip on the table in mere minutes. Finish it off with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and let the good times roll!

Ricotta Dip with toasts

I love to serve this whipped ricotta appetizer with French baguette slices, preferably toasted or grilled (even better!), and trust me, every bite is delightful!

You can also top it with nuts, seasonal fruit, fresh herbs……just let your imagination run wild!

My personal choice, when in season, are fresh figs. OMG, the flavor combination, rosemary, lemon, sweet figs and creamy cheesy goodness is just to die for. You must try!

Ricotta Dip on toasts with frresh figs

 

Ricotta FAQ’s

What is ricotta cheese?

Ricotta cheese is an Italian cheese made from whey. It can be made from buffalo, cow, goat or sheep milk whey that has been left over from the productions of other cheeses.

 

What is ricotta cheese used for?

Typically ricotta cheese is used to make lasagna, to fill ravioli and in Italian casseroles. Ricotta cheese is also used in desserts such as cannoli filling and Italian cheesecakes.

 

Can you eat ricotta cheese without cooking it?

Yes, you can eat ricotta cheese without cooking it. Many times it is cooked in recipes but it can also be eaten without cooking it.

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  • Add chopped fresh basil leaves
  • Substitute minced fresh garlic for the garlic powder

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Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

 

  • whole milk ricotta cheese
  • fresh lemon juice
  • fresh rosemary
  • kosher salt
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • extra virgin olive oil

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Onions slowly caramelize making them sweet and tender giving our Bacon & Caramelized Onion Dip a richness like no other onion dip. Add crispy bacon to create a flavor combination that is to die for! This homemade onion dip will definitely become a family favorite and the star of your party!

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Ricotta Dip with toasts
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Whipped Ricotta Dip
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

Whipped Ricotta Dip is an easy appetizer recipe for a flavorful and creamy dip that can be made in just minutes. Simply cream ricotta cheese in a food processor or high-powered blender with a few basic flavorings then drizzle with olive oil for an appetizer worthy of guests and holidays!

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: ricotta appetizer, ricotta dip
Servings: 12
Calories: 2 kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin
Ingredients
  • 1 container (15 ounce) whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
  1. Place ricotta cheese in food processor or blender and process until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add lemon juice, rosemary, kosher salt, pepper and garlic powder and process 30 seconds until just blended.
  3. Transfer to serving dish and drizzle with olive oil. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired.

  4. Serve with bread slices, crackers and/or your favorite vegetable dippers.
Nutrition Facts
Whipped Ricotta Dip
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 160mg7%
Potassium 4mg0%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 13IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 5mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
First Published: December 30, 2019… Last Updated: November 2, 2020

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  1. Cheese Dogs - Swirls of Flavor says:
    February 10, 2020 at 7:15 pm

    […] Whipped Ricotta Dip is an easy appetizer recipe for a creamy dip flavored with fresh rosemary and lemon that can be made in just minutes. Simply cream ricotta cheese in a food processor with a few basic flavorings then drizzle with olive oil for a ricotta appetizer worthy of guests and holidays! […]

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