Whipped Ricotta (Sweet and Savory Options)
Best Whipped Ricotta (No-Cook 5 Minute Recipe) – Start with this fabulously easy recipe for tangy, creamy, and dreamy whipped ricotta dip, then add your favorite sweet or savory toppings!
Why We Love Whipped Ricotta
If there was ever an easier or dreamier dip you could make, I can’t imagine what it would be. Whipped Ricotta is the most wonderful decadent creamy dip to serve as either a sweet or savory snack!
Here we first show you how to make the simple recipe of whipped ricotta with just ricotta cheese, a splash of heavy cream, and a little bit of lemon zest…
Then top it with anything you like! Keep reading for some tasty suggestions you’ll love.
Either way, it’s delicious with baguettes, chips, crackers, fruit, and veggies as a unique appetizer or snack!
4 Ingredients For Whipped Ricotta Recipe
- Whole milk ricotta cheese – store-bought or homemade ricotta
- Heavy whipping cream – for just the right silky texture and rich flavor
- Lemon – fresh zest (save the lemon juice for another use)
- Salt – a pinch to taste
How to Make Whipped Ricotta Cheese Dip
Set out a mixing bowl and a hand mixer. (This can also be done in a food processor.)
Measure the ricotta cheese, heavy cream, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt into the bowl.
Whip on high speed until the mixture is very smooth and thick.
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Pro Tip: Take care not to over-mix – you want the dip to be creamy but not pourable.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. This will help the dip firm up a little.
When you’re ready to enjoy, scoop the whipped ricotta into a serving bowl.
Then sprinkle anything you like over the top as a garnish.
Here, I’m using a drizzle of honey and crushed red pepper. Heaven!
What to Serve with Whipped Ricotta
You can choose to go with savory or sweet toppings! Or use a combo of both, like honey, fried rosemary leaves, and crushed red pepper flakes as I have shown here.
For other savory toppings try…
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Minced or roasted garlic
- Fresh herbs like rosemary, basil, thyme, dill, chives, parsley, or mint (Or flash-fried herbs!)
- Everything bagel seasoning, or other seasoning blends for some extra flavor and texture
- Black pepper, red pepper, or cayenne pepper
- Pickled peppers or jalapenos
- Roasted tomatoes
To go in a sweet topping direction, consider adding other goodies like…
- Honey or maple syrup
- Chocolate sauce or caramel sauce
- Mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings
- Fresh berries on top just before serving
- Chopped nuts, like almonds or pistachios, with a sweet addition
Pair the rich whipped ricotta recipe with your favorite dippers. We love serving alongside…
- Crispy baguette slices, mini toast, or crostini
- Crunchy chips
- Crackers
- Fresh-cut veggies or fruit – Hearty types of produce like carrot sticks and whole strawberries are best for scooping.
Or make whipped ricotta toast with toppings for an irresistible breakfast!
Frequently Asked Questions
Ricotta has a rather mild, lightly tangy flavor. Adding lemon zest makes the dip bright but not tart. And combined with heavy cream, the texture of whipped ricotta is perfectly smooth and rich.
This is likely due to over-whipping the ricotta. You want to blend it well with the cream, but not whip so long that the mixture begins to liquify.
Transfer the ricotta to an airtight storage container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
No, I do not recommend that you try freezing this dip. The ricotta’s texture will become grainy if frozen and thawed.
Looking for More Easy Appetizer Recipes? Be Sure to Try:
- Irresistible Dill Dip
- Spicy Feta Dip with Roasted Red Peppers
- Italian Bruschetta Recipe with Roasted Fish
- Best Clam Dip Ever
- Smoked Cheese Dip
- Crisp Rosemary Hummus
- Homemade Cheese Spread
Whipped Ricotta (Sweet and Savory Options)
Ingredients
- 15 ounce whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional Toppings honey, crushed red pepper flakes, fresh chopped herbs like garlic, rosemary, thyme, or mint, mini chocolate chips, or fresh berries
Instructions
- Set out a mixing bowl and a hand mixer. Measure the ricotta cheese, heavy cream, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt into the bowl.
- Whip on high speed until the mixture is very smooth and thick. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- When you're ready to enjoy, scoop the whipped ricotta into a serving bowl. Then sprinkle anything you like over the top as a garnish.
My favorite quick appetizer to impress friends! I have made this recipe 5-6 times now, and every time I serve it, people go nuts. Thank you!