Whipped Ricotta Dip with Sun-Dried Tomato
Whipped Ricotta Dip with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a creamy, bright dip perfect for pairing with crunchy veggies, crackers, or fresh bread. This trendy summer snack is sure to brighten your day and make snack time a delight!
The whipped cheese trend is going strong, and now it’s Ricotta’s time to shine! Unlike the classic honey-topped versions, this Whipped Ricotta Dip with Sun-Dried Tomatoes leans into savoury goodness. With a smooth, creamy texture and bold sun-dried tomato flavour, this protein-packed dip is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a picnic, birthday party, potluck, or BBQ. It’s easy to prep ahead and will instantly elevate your snack game!
Way to Use it
The first one is the typical dip for veggies, crackers, or breadsticks; check the zucchini chips made in the Air Fryer recipe that goes well with this dip! It could also be a lovely spread for a sandwich or morning toast with an egg poché on top. It could also be used on a salad, garnishing a taco or pasta filling. Imagine filling a little endive with it with a few extra crunchy walnuts on top. There is a zillion ways to use this dip, so go ahead and experiment.
Fun Facts about Ricotta
Here are a few fun facts about this fresh cheese, or, should I say, dairy product.
- In theory, Ricotta is not cheese but the whey of the cheese-making process or the separation of liquid and solid. In other words, it would be more precise to call it a dairy product instead of a cheese.
- Its fat content is around 10% compared to most regular cheese, around 35%.
- The Italian word means cooked twice or recooked; in other words, it’s the whole process of making this dairy product. They collect the whey, then recook it, and voila!
- The American version is solely made of cow’s whey, while the Italian one is a mix of sheep, goat, cow and Italian water buffalo.
Other Fun Dips to Try
Whipped Ricotta & Sun-dried Tomato Dip
Ingredients
- 200 g ricotta cheese
- 5 sun-dried tomato in oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 handful parsley
- 1 tbsp lemon juice about 1/3 of a squeezed lemon
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Blend for one minute in a food processor, all the ingredients until smooth and homogenous.
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Notes
- Crunchy veggies like carrots, celery, cucumbers, zucchini chips, etc.
- Crackers, breadsticks, etc.
- Sandwich or toast
Nutrition
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From the description of your ricotta tomato dip recipe, I am sure it’s a delicious dip for veggies. I appreciate the ricotta cheese facts you provided. I learned something new. Thank you for sharing
Thanks for stopping by!
This looks so freaking good! This is literally “mwah”!
It was indeed delicious!
The Whipped Ricotta and Sun-Dried Tomato Dip seems like a delightful combination of creamy texture and tangy flavors,
Perfect for the summer season!
I’ve got a few baby showers to plan for so I did a trial run of this dip and I can tell it will be a winner! It’s so easy and everyone loves a party dip!
baby showers and dips go hand in hand!
This dip was very creamy and delicious. A crowd favourite. I will be sure to make this again in the future.
I know, such a smooth crowd pleaser!
I made this over the weekend and my kids couldn’t get enough of it. What a great way to enjoy veggies!
It’s so mild and smooth, of course the kids digs this dip!
This is surely a burst of smooth sunshine as you’ve mentioned.
I prefer healthy and nutritious dip for veggies or crisps, especially for kids.
This is a great idea. Thanks.
nutritious it is!
Could you please clarify how much lemon juice is needed? It says ‘1/4 lemon juice’. Is that 1/4 cup? Or the juice of 1/4 of a lemon? Lemons can vary greatly in size so wondering if there can be a little more clarification. Thank you!
Hi Jane, thanks for letting me know, I’ve made a change to be more precise in the recipe card. Let me know if you have any more questions.