Creamy whipped ricotta served with fresh veggies and toasted bread for dipping makes this Whipped Ricotta Board one of our favorite appetizers for a dinner party or date night in.
If you’ve never had whipped ricotta, you’re so missing out on the magic. By simply beating ricotta, you transform it from a slightly firm, granular texture to light, airy and super creamy. It’s simply amazing!
This is one of our go-to appetizers for a dinner party because it’s so easy to make and everyone goes crazy over it. People just can’t believe that all it is is fresh ricotta whipped for a few minutes then seasoned and topped with lemon, salt and olive oil.
It’s seriously one of those appetizers that you just can’t stop dipping into.
So get ready to impress with this whipped ricotta board experience. It’s simple, swoon-worthy and oh so scrumptious!
xoxo,
Whipped Ricotta Board
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Category: Appetizer
Description
Creamy whipped ricotta served with fresh veggies and toasted bread for dipping makes this Whipped Ricotta Board one of our favorite appetizers for a dinner party or date night in.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) container whole-milk ricotta
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest, divided (zest from a large lemon)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (juice from half a large lemon)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- olive oil, for drizzling
- toasted baguette slices, for serving
- fresh raw vegetables, for serving
Instructions
- Using a stand mixer fitted with the wire whisk, whip the ricotta on high speed for 1-2 minutes or until light and airy. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 3/4 tablespoon lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to the whipped ricotta and whip again for another minute.
- Transfer whipped ricotta to a serving platter and finish with a generous drizzle of olive oil, sprinkle of salt and the remaining lemon zest. Serve with toasted baguette slices and fresh vegetables for dipping.
Agree completely ! Thank you !
Instead of olive oil, can honey be an alternative? If so, would you warm the honey first?
Hi Dawn! Honey would be fabulous with this whipped ricotta. I wouldn’t warm it first, I would just drizzle it all over it. Can’t wait to try it now!
Hi! Looks delicious! How far ahead of a party can you make this, and still maintain the light whipped texture?
Hi Kate! It will keep in the refrigerator for several days, although it may separate slightly. To bring the desired texture back, you can drain off any liquid and give it a good stir with a whisk. Enjoy!
Can you use an electric hand mixer rather than one that has a whisk attachment?
Hi Cynthia! Yes, as long as you use the whisk attachments with the hand mixer. Enjoy!
Have you tried it with part skim ricotta? Is there much of a difference in taste?
Hi Rebecca! Yes, I accidentally bought part skim ricotta one time and made this whipped ricotta with it. It’s certainly not as thick and doesn’t whip as well, but it still tastes great. Enjoy!
Do you need to drain the ricotta first before whipping?
Hi Marcia! No need to drain the ricotta first. Enjoy!
I made this last night for a cheese platter I made for our Mother’s Day dinner, and it was amazing! I think I ate more of this ricotta cheese than I did my actual dinner. It was super quick and easy, too!! It was FANTASTIC on a sesame and poppy seed cracker with fig spread, and a piece of salami. Omg I wouldn’t stfu about how bomb It was every time I had a bite lol Ughhh I’m drooling!
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