Whipped Honey Ricotta
Whipped honey ricotta is a fresh and flavorful appetizer.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Appetizers and Snacks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon orange blossom honey
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- Black pepper to taste
- Crackers, vegetables, pita chips, or crostini for serving
In the bowl of a food processor add the ricotta, olive oil, sea salt, orange blossom honey, thyme, and lemon zest. Whip until smooth and fluffy but do not over-process.
Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings, adding more if desired.
Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with a small amount of olive oil, and sprinkle with some thyme leaves and lemon zest. Give a few turns of cracked black pepper over the top too.