Whipped ricotta is the five-minute appetizer that tastes like you fussed for an hour. A quick spin in the food processor turns whole-milk ricotta into a cloud-soft, silky dip; a swirl of honey and our Calicutts Mediterranean Blend layer in warmth, herbs, and a little savory depth. Spread it in a shallow bowl, drizzle with more honey, finish with flaky salt, and serve with warm grilled bread or seeded crackers. This easy whipped ricotta dip is endlessly versatile — a crowd-pleasing party appetizer, a wine-night snack, or a make-ahead starter you can whip up in advance and dress just before guests arrive. Sweet, herby, and impossibly creamy, it’s the recipe that quietly disappears first.
Ingredients
8 oz Whole-milk ricotta
2 Tbsp Olive oil, good quality
1 Tbsp Honey, plus extra for drizzling
1 tsp Calicutts Mediterranean Blend, plus a pinch for finishing
Flaky finishing salt
Grilled bread or seeded crackers, for serving
Directions
In a food processor, whip the ricotta with the olive oil for about 60 seconds, until silky.
Add the honey and Mediterranean Blend and pulse to fold them in.
Transfer to a shallow bowl. Drizzle with more honey, add a pinch more Mediterranean Blend, and finish with flaky salt.
Whipped Ricotta with Honey & Mediterranean
Jessica Hughes
8
10 minutes
Whipped ricotta is the five-minute appetizer that tastes like you fussed for an hour. A quick spin in the food processor turns whole-milk ricotta into a cloud-soft, silky dip; a swirl of honey and our Calicutts Mediterranean Blend layer in warmth, herbs, and a little savory depth. Spread it in a shallow bowl, drizzle with more honey, finish with flaky salt, and serve with warm grilled bread or seeded crackers. This easy whipped ricotta dip is endlessly versatile — a crowd-pleasing party appetizer, a wine-night snack, or a make-ahead starter you can whip up in advance and dress just before guests arrive. Sweet, herby, and impossibly creamy, it’s the recipe that quietly disappears first.
Ingredients
8 oz Whole-milk ricotta
2 Tbsp Olive oil, good quality
1 Tbsp Honey, plus extra for drizzling
1 tsp Calicutts Mediterranean Blend, plus a pinch for finishing
Flaky finishing salt
Grilled bread or seeded crackers, for serving
Directions
In a food processor, whip the ricotta with the olive oil for about 60 seconds, until silky.
Add the honey and Mediterranean Blend and pulse to fold them in.
Transfer to a shallow bowl. Drizzle with more honey, add a pinch more Mediterranean Blend, and finish with flaky salt.
Serve with warm grilled bread or seeded crackers.
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