Whipped Ricotta with Lemon and Honey (5-Minute Easy!) Recipe
This easy whipped ricotta recipe transforms simple ricotta cheese into a creamy, fluffy spread flavored with lemon and honey. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s perfect as a dip, spread, or topping for bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Whipped Ricotta
- 16 ounces whole-milk ricotta cheese, at room temperature if possible
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon (about 2 teaspoons)
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons honey, plus more for drizzling
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Add the ricotta, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, kosher salt, a few grinds of black pepper, and honey into a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Puree Until Smooth: Blend the mixture for about 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, until it becomes creamy and smooth in texture.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the whipped ricotta and adjust flavor balance by adding more lemon juice or honey if preferred.
- Serve and Finish: Transfer the whipped ricotta to a serving bowl. Drizzle with extra honey, sprinkle a pinch of flaky salt, and garnish with additional lemon zest or fresh herbs if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use whole-milk ricotta for the creamiest texture; part-skim ricotta can be used but may yield a less rich result.
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute with a plant-based ricotta-style cheese and honey with agave syrup.
- This whipped ricotta makes a great base for crostini toppings or as a dip for fresh vegetables.
- Adjust sweetness and acidity according to personal taste by varying the honey and lemon juice amounts.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days; stir before serving as the texture may firm up when chilled.
