Artificial Food Coloring Free Whipped Ricotta with Honey and Lemon

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

Artificial Food Coloring Free Whipped Ricotta with Honey and Lemon

About Fig

Fig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.

Learn more →

Ingredients

6 servings

2 cups whole-milk ricotta
Galbani Cheese Ricotta With Whole Milk - 15 Oz Galbani Cheese Ricotta Whole Milk - 32 Oz Galbani Cheese Ricotta With Part Skim Milk - 32 Oz Galbani Cheese Ricotta With Part Skim Milk - 15 Oz Frigo Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
See all
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
¼ tsp fine sea salt

For serving

2 tbsp raw honey
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves or fresh basil, torn (optional)
gluten free crackers or sliced cucumber, for serving

Instructions

1
Add the ricotta, 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and sea salt to the bowl of a food processor. Process on high for 1–2 minutes, scraping down the sides once halfway through, until the mixture is very smooth and noticeably lighter in texture.
2
Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice as needed. Transfer the whipped ricotta to a shallow serving bowl, using the back of a spoon to create a wide swirl across the surface.

Want the full recipe?

Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!