Whipped Ricotta Appetizer

Name: Whipped Ricotta Appetizer
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tub (2 cups) Ricotta cheese (whole milk recommended); 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; ½ tsp Sea salt; 1 Baguette; 2 tbsp Honey; 2–3 tbsp Black olives, sliced; 2 tsp Fresh thyme leaves; ½ Lemon's worth of zest; Microgreens (optional)

Forget the cheeseboard this dip is the moment. No cooking, no stress, just a creamy, dreamy spread that tastes like a restaurant appetizer but way cheaper. Perfect for brunch, girls’ night, or a cozy night in. Bonus? Ricotta’s high in protein and calcium.

Total time: 10–15 min
Serves: 4
Updated: April 29, 2026
Recipe by: Saba

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Whipped Ricotta Appetizer

Total: 10–15 min
Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 tub (2 cups) Ricotta cheese (whole milk recommended)
1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp Sea salt
1 Baguette
2 tbsp Honey
2–3 tbsp Black olives, sliced
2 tsp Fresh thyme leaves
½ Lemon's worth of zest
Microgreens (optional)

Instructions

Step 1Add ricotta, olive oil, and salt to a food processor or blender. Blend for 1–2 minutes until smooth, light, and fluffy
Step 2Slice your baguette. If it’s stale, run it under warm water for 1 second (yes, really!) and pop it in the oven at 300°F for 4-6 minutes
Step 3Spoon the whipped ricotta onto one side of a serving plate
Step 4Right next to the ricotta, pile on sliced black olives, lemon zest, thyme, and microgreens
Step 5Drizzle honey over the ricotta