Name: 10-Minute Lemony Whipped Ricotta Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 serving
Cuisine: American

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10-Minute Lemony Whipped Ricotta Dip

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Spoon the ricotta into the bowl of a food processor. Add the olive oil, lemon zest, and a couple of big pinches of salt.

Whip the ricotta until it's smooth, airy, and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Taste and add more salt, if needed.

Spoon the whipped ricotta into a serving bowl. Garnish it with a drizzle of oil, a few cracks of black pepper, more lemon zest, and fresh basil. Enjoy with crostini or crackers.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Whip Your Ricotta Cold 🧊
Use chilled ricotta straight from the refrigerator and whip it with an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes to achieve maximum airiness and a cloud-like texture that's lighter than just stirring.
Zest Before Juicing 🍋
Always zest your lemon before cutting it in half for juice to maximize zest yield, and use a microplane grater for the finest, most flavorful zest that distributes evenly throughout the dip.
Emulsify with Quality Oil 🫒
Drizzle your best extra virgin olive oil slowly while whipping to create an emulsified, creamy consistency similar to whipped cream, rather than adding it all at once which can result in greasiness.
Toast Your Crostini Fresh 🥖
Toast crostini 15-20 minutes before serving to ensure they're still warm and crispy, as they absorb moisture and soften quickly once the dip is applied.
Tear Fresh Basil Last 🌿
Tear basil leaves by hand just before serving rather than chopping with a knife to prevent bruising and oxidation, which preserves the bright, herbaceous flavor and vibrant color.