Description
This creamy Ricotta Dip for Spring Gatherings is light, fresh, and perfect for entertaining. With whole milk ricotta, herbs, lemon zest, and honey, it’s an easy appetizer that pairs with bread, veggies, and more. Ideal spring dip recipe for parties or picnics.
Ingredients
1 cup whole milk ricotta
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs (chives, parsley, basil)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon honey plus more for drizzling
Pinch sea salt
Instructions
1. Place the whole milk ricotta in a medium bowl. Drain if necessary for a creamy texture.
2. Fold in finely chopped fresh herbs, lemon zest, honey, and sea salt. Stir gently to combine.
3. Taste the dip and adjust seasoning or sweetness to your liking.
4. Spoon into a serving bowl, drizzle with extra honey, garnish with herbs and lemon zest. Serve with bread, crackers, or veggies.
Notes
Use whole-milk ricotta for the best creamy consistency.
You can whip the ricotta before mixing for an airy texture.
Let the dip sit at room temperature 10 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg