Recipe by Rosa Basile-Marrello

Meet the easiest, quickest appetizer you’ll want to serve at all your parties—whipped ricotta with lemon and fresh herbs! Every creamy bite is delicate and airy with bright citrus notes for a perfectly light dip, and you can whip it up in just under five minutes. This whipped ricotta dip is sure to be a new favourite party snack.

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Whipped Ricotta Dip with Lemon and Fresh Herbs

Servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup fresh basil (roughly torn)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 lemon (reserve all the juice and zest)
• Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil garnish (available at dressed by an Olive)
• basil garnish
• cherry tomatoes blistered
• grilled bread (pictured is baguette)

Servings Ingredients 2 cups ricotta cheese 1/2 cup fresh basil (roughly torn) 1/2 tsp salt 1 lemon (reserve all the juice and zest) Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil garnish (available at dressed by an Olive) basil garnish cherry tomatoes blistered grilled bread (pictured is baguette)

Instructions

1. Add the ricotta, roughly torn basil, salt, lemon juice, and lemon zest to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy to your liking. Note: One minute is recommended but you could go two minutes of blending to make an even airier dip. Check periodically to see when it transforms into your desired consistency. Alternative: You can whip the ricotta using a hand mixer or whisk until it's light, smooth, and creamy.
2. Spoon the mixture into a bowl for serving. If desired, garnish it with a drizzle of olive oil and additional herbs. Serve with grilled bread, sweet blistered cherry tomatoes, or your favourite dipper. Enjoy!