This whipped ricotta dip with honey and herbs is a creamy and flavorful appetizer or side dish for your summer BBQ or holiday celebrations. It comes together in under five minutes and is a vegetarian, gluten-free and low histamine dip.
Check out my whipped ricotta crostini and my cottage cheese on toast for more fun appetizers!
Dips always feel fun and like a treat, don't you think? My spicy zucchini baba ganoush and beetroot hummus are other easy recipes that go so well with crudites or breads for summer BBQs or to take to a potluck. If you love fresh cheese, then you may also like to see my cottage cheese tzatiziki!
The cheese in this whipped honey ricotta dip is so creamy and indulgent, and the herbs and honey really elevate the flavor. Such a simple recipe but a lovely treat!
Love tangy, creamy ricotta? Have a peek at my blueberry ricotta toast recipe for another summer appetizer or snack!
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⭐ Why this recipe is so good
Fresh creamy cheese. Ricotta is light and creamy, and becomes even lighter in texture when whipped in a blender.
Versatile. Add more herbs and sweet honey for extra flavor.
Quick and easy. All you need is a few ingredients and a few minutes to whip the ricotta!
🧀 Ingredients
This whipped honey ricotta dip is full of fresh ingredients that make it perfect for summer. You will need:
- Ricotta: this creamy tangy fresh cheese is so good at taking up flavor.
- Cream cheese: just a touch but I find that it gives a slightly thicker texture to the dip as well as adding a different flavor.
- Honey: for a little sweetness, it goes perfectly with the cheese and herbs.
- Basil: the fresh herb taste of summer.
- Thyme: for added fragrant flavor, and a deeper flavor than basil.
- Extra virgin olive oil: for that all important drizzle on your dip. I suggest using an extra virgin olive oil for better flavor.
- Garlic: this is optional, but if you can tolerate it then it adds a nice hit of flavor. Fresh is better than powder if you have it.
📖 Variations to the recipe
For herbs, I suggest basil is the best option but you may like to try other combinations. Mint in place of thyme would be bright and fresh, or you could do a pinch of coriander or parsley.
🔪 Step by step instructions
Making this fresh whipped honey ricotta dip couldn't be more simple and is so quick to do, which means it is perfect for a quick lunch or get-together with friends (even an unexpected meet-up!).
Step 1
Assemble all the ingredients. Place all of them, with the exception of the toppings, in your blender. Blend until all combined. Make sure the garlic has been blended as it wouldn't be pleasant to have large pieces in the dip!
Step 2
Transfer to your bowl, and drizzle on some extra virgin olive oil and some fresh herbs.
💭 Recipe tips and notes
- Use fresh ricotta and cream cheese. I would suggest using cheese with as few additives as possible.
- Adjust the amount of garlic to taste preference.
- For a fresh summer flavor, a pinch of mint would also be nice.
- Stirring a spoonful of pesto through the dip would add lots of flavor as a variation.
📋 Frequently asked questions
I haven't tried it myself, but I would think it is just do-able. It won't have quite the same whipped texture as using a food processor though.
Agave syrup should work well!
It's not essential, but gives a nice flavor and texture. You can use all ricotta if you like!
🍽 How to serve your dip
I typically serve this dip with my multi-seed crackers or quinoa crackers if I have time to make a batch, french bread (for those who tolerate gluten) and lots of crudites such as carrot sticks, celery and radishes.
🥣 More appetizers to enjoy
Find lots of fun appetizers here, including my cream cheese stuffed mini peppers and my cauliflower hummus, as well as my sweet mascarpone dip. Some recent recipes to enjoy:
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📖 Recipe
Whipped Ricotta Dip with Honey and Herbs
Ingredients
- 1 cup ricotta
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese
- large handful basil
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ garlic clove optional, you may wish to mince prior to blending
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
For the topping
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- thyme leaves
- black pepper optional
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients for the dip (not the toppings) to a blender and blend for 5-10 seconds until slightly whipped and all the ingredients are combined.
- Transfer to your bowl, and drizzle on some more olive oil and sprinkle with thyme leaves. Grind a little black pepper, if using.
Notes
- If you would like a stronger herb flavour then simply add more basil and thyme.
- Mincing the garlic before adding to the blender would be beneficial to ensure that it distributes evenly through the dip.
- Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
- garlic, which scores 1.
- black pepper, which scores 2.
Krystal says
This dip is incredible. It tastes like sweeter boursin cheese and is very versatile.
Claire says
So glad you enjoyed it Krystal!
Rebecca Hogenelst says
I made this today.
Oh my I loved it!!
Makes food so much better.
Liw histamine wrap, bimi(broccoli), rucola and chicken!!!
Thank you.
Rebecca
Claire says
So glad you enjoyed it Rebecca, and that wrap sounds so delicious!
Sara says
I’m not ashamed to say, I eat this on everything 😂 I made a burrito with the Ginger Turmeric Chicken Pilaf and put in on that. It makes a great spread since there are so many condiments we can’t have. I’ve bought a basil plant finally so I can’t stop buying it at the store and keep recipes like this coming. Thank you for another tasty recipe and universal option.
Claire says
Oh I love the idea of a burrito with this dip as a topping! Will definitely have to try that out, it sounds good 🙂