Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest plus more for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Chopped fresh basil optional, plus more for garnish
- 2 1/2 teaspoons honey
- Crackers, toasted bread, or raw vegetables to serve
Instructions
- Place the ricotta, olive oil, lemon zest, and salt in a bowl. Use a hand mixer to whip the mixture until it becomes smooth and airy, about 2 minutes. Fold in chopped basil if using.
- Transfer the whipped ricotta to a serving dish. Drizzle with honey and, if desired, sprinkle with a pinch of extra lemon zest or chopped basil. Serve immediately with crackers, toasted bread, or raw vegetables for dipping.
