Whipped Ricotta Dip with Fresh Oregano and Hot Honey
A creamy whipped ricotta dip that uses only 5 ingredients and takes only 5 minutes to make. Use as a dip with pita chips and vegetables or as a spread for toast.
Servings: 6
Calories: 162kcal
Ingredients
For the Whipped Ricotta
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest from about ½ a lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice from about ½ a lemon
- ¼ cup fresh oregano leaves
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Hot Honey (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelek chili garlic sauce
To Garnish (optional)
- a drizzle of olive oil
- sprinkle of red pepper flakes
- fresh oregano leaves
Instructions
For the Whipped Ricotta
- Add all of the dip ingredients to the bowl of a food processor. Whip until smooth, scraping down the sides once if needed. Whip for 60-90 seconds or until very smooth and the garlic and oregano are well chopped and incorporated.
For the Hot Honey
- Mix together the honey and sambal oelek.
To Garnish and Serve
- Add the dip to a serving bowl and use the back of a spoon to spread it around, leaving little valleys in the surface. Pour the hot honey over the top and drizzle with a bit of olive oil. Sprinkle on some red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and more fresh oregano leaves.
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Notes
Don't like oregano? Basil would be really good in this recipe. Rosemary and thyme would also work but I would suggest using less as these two herbs are stronger in flavor than oregano and could easily overpower this dip.
Don't want the olive oil? I add extra virgin olive oil to this dip because it contributes to a silky, creamy texture, and the combined fat content works - fat helps deliver flavor. If you don't want the added oil to feel free to skip it.
No food processor? Make this dip by hand! It might not get as light and whippy as this version but a whisk and some vigorous stirring will smooth out the ricotta. Just be sure to use a Microplane for the raw garlic or take time to really mince it because raw garlic is strong. Chop the herbs by hand.
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 0.4mg