Whipped Ricotta Cheese Dip with Parmesan
Whipped ricotta cheese dip is a luscious, creamy blend of ricotta, heavy cream, and melted Parmesan cheese. This easy appetizer is so good served with crudites or spread on crackers!
Equipment
- 1 heavy medium saucepan
- 1 medium mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer
- 1 silicone spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- Assorted crackers or crudites for serving
Instructions
- Pour the cream into a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat; bring it just to a boil, and remove from the heat.
- Add the cheese in small handfuls and whisk until the cheese is incorporated and the mixture thickens.
- Transfer the mixture to a heatproof bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled and thick, about 4 hours or overnight.
- Transfer the chilled cream mixture to a mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on low speed with electric mixer until mixture is creamy, about 1 minute.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and add the ricotta and salt. Increase mixer speed to medium and beat until mixture is smooth, light and fluffy, about 3 more minutes.
- Spoon into a serving dish. Swirl the top and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Serve with crackers or crudites. 12 servings.
Notes
Store leftover dip, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 198mgPotassium: 74mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 530IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 0.2mg
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