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Whipped Ricotta Cheese Recipe

Creamy, light, and ready in just 5 minutes, this whipped ricotta cheese is the perfect quick dip or spread. Made with a handful of simple ingredients, it’s delicious served with bread, vegetables, pasta, or your favourite toppings.
5 from 1 vote
DieTARY CHOICEEgg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dips & Spreads, Side Dishes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 134 kcal

Equipment

1 Food Processor

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 500 g ricotta cheese
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • 1/4 to 1/2 Tbsp lemon zest to taste
  • salt to taste

TO SERVE:

  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp honey
  • red chilli flakes
  • croutons, pitta, bread sticks etc...

Instructions
 

  • Place the ricotta, 1 Tbsp of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and lemon zest in the bowl of a food processor.
    500 g ricotta cheese, 1 to 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 garlic clove, 1/4 to 1/2 Tbsp lemon zest
  • Whizz until smooth. Season to taste with salt and more lemon juice if needed.
    salt
  • Transfer to a serving bowl. Scatter fresh thyme leaves on top, as well as honey and red chilli flakes.
    2 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 to 2 Tbsp honey, red chilli flakes
  • Serve with croutons, pitta or bread sticks.
    croutons, pitta, bread sticks etc...

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 53mgPotassium: 72mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 290IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 0.3mg

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Whipped Ricotta Cheese Recipe

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/whipped-ricotta-cheese-recipe/