Whipped Ricotta is a 5-minute recipe made from ricotta, honey, and citrus that blends into a deliciously silky smooth dip, spread, or dessert topping. Try it once, and it will be your go-to for everything from delicious breakfasts to your favorite appetizers.
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This easy whipped ricotta recipe is lusciously smooth and silky, incredibly versatile, and ridiculously easy to make.
Now, if it sounds strange to whip ricotta, hear me out. Even the best ricotta can have somewhat of a grainy texture, and whipping it breaks up those tiny curds.
When blended with a touch of honey and orange, whipped ricotta has a smooth, creamy texture and magically transforms into a delicious appetizer spread, creamy dip, or luscious topping for cake, pancakes, and waffles.
You’re going to love this
- Surprisingly smooth and silky
- Easy recipe with 3 simple ingredients
- Super versatile -- you can use it for so many things!
- Quick, delicious dip or dessert topping for a last-minute dinner party
Ingredients
Creamy whipped ricotta is an easy recipe that comes together with a handful of ingredients.
Ricotta. For best results, use the highest quality whole milk ricotta cheese you can find. Low-fat whipped ricotta has a looser consistency and isn’t as creamy. Lower quality, store-brand ricotta is grainier than usual and doesn't whip up as smoothly.
Orange juice and zest. Fresh citrus livens up the ricotta and adds fresh flavor. Lemon juice and lemon zest are delicious, too.
Honey. A little bit of honey adds the right amount of sweetness and perfectly enhances the citrus.
Recipe Variation: Make it Savory
To make a creamy whipped ricotta dip with savory flavors, omit the honey, orange juice, and orange zest. Blend the ricotta and add chopped fresh herbs, a few red pepper flakes, a little olive oil, and freshly ground black pepper on top of the dip.
Serve with roasted vegetables, fresh vegetables, crackers, pita chips, or crusty bread.
How to Make Whipped Ricotta: Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Place the ricotta, orange juice, orange zest, and honey into a medium bowl.
Step 2: With a hand mixer, using beaters or a whisk attachment, whip the ricotta mixture at medium speed for a few minutes or until everything is combined, smooth, and creamy. You can also use a food processor or blender.
Step 3: Spoon it into a serving bowl and top with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of orange zest.
Serve and enjoy! My favorite way is dolloped on this Orange Angel Food Cake or spooned into a bowl and topped with warm roasted Balsamic Strawberries. Yum!
More Serving Ideas
Serve sweet creamy ricotta as a delicious and wholesome breakfast, snack, or dessert topping.
- Parfait. Layer with fresh fruit, granola, nuts, and seeds
- Fruit dip. Make it the star of a sweet charcuterie board
- Topping. Dollop on angel food cake, pound cake, pudding, pancakes, waffles, or French toast
- Ricotta toast. Spread on toasted baguette slices and add toppings for an easy appetizer or snack.
Expert Tips
- For best results, use whole-milk ricotta. It whips up creamier and silkier than low-fat ricotta.
- Get the best quality ricotta you can find and afford. Whipping store-brand ricotta didn't produce the same smooth results.
- A hand mixer, blender, or food processor all work well to whip the ricotta into a luscious smooth consistency.
Recipe FAQs
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Yes, absolutely. Buy the best quality whole milk ricotta you can find and whip it up into a smooth and creamy spread.
It’s really easy to whip ricotta in a food processor. Just add the ricotta, honey, orange juice, and orange zest to the food processor and process until it is smooth and creamy.
When you whip ricotta, the small curds break up, and the ricotta transforms from being slightly grainy and a little chalky to silky smooth and creamy.
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5-Minute Whipped Ricotta Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 ounces whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1-2 tablespoons orange zest I used the zest from one orange, save a little for serving
- 2 tablespoons orange juice I used the juice from ½ of a juicy orange
- 3 tablespoons honey
To Serve
- drizzle of honey
- sprinkle of orange zest
Instructions
- Place the ricotta, orange juice and zest, and honey into a medium bowl. If desired, save a little bit of the zest for sprinkling over the top.
- With a hand mixer, using either beaters or a whisk attachment, whip the ricotta mixture at medium speed for a few minutes or until everything is combined, smooth, and creamy. You can also use a food processor.
- To serve, top with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of orange zest. It's delicous with cake, fruit, granola, or grilled bread.
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Notes
- For best results, use good quality whole-milk ricotta. It whips up creamier and silkier than low-fat and store brand ricotta.
- A hand mixer, blender, or food processor all work well to whip the ricotta into a luscious smooth consistency.
- Store whipped ricotta in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Hello! I thought I would give this a try for Easter. I can’t seem to make mine smooth. It’s still gritty. Any idea what I’m doing wrong?
Hi, Miranda! Thanks so much for your note! 🙂 I've found there's a big difference in the quality of ricotta in the stores. The lower quality ricottas are chalky and tend to have a grittier consistency, while the higher quality ones are much smoother. If you've got the best you can find, you can also try running it through a blender or food processor for a couple of minutes. I hope this helps, let me know! 🙂 Thanks, Cara
I recommend Galbani's. Huge difference! Very smooth and delicious. Give it a try. I think you'll like it.