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This Whipped Ricotta recipe is a lighter than air dip that's packed with flavor thanks to dried herbs, citrus zest, good oil, and flaky sea salt. Perfect for a party, no one needs to know how easy it is.
I love using herbs and botanicals in my witchcraft practice. Whether that's in kitchen magick, candle magic, spell jars, or even crafting my own loose incense, herbs are so versatile. Each one has unique properties, so you can always get the right support from your materials. There's almost no spell that can't be boosted with the addition of a few well chosen herbs.
It doesn't have to be complicated, either. You don't have to forage your herbs under a full moon if you don't want to. With the right intention, grocery store herbs can be used in your spells to great effect. Remember, the magic comes from you and your intention, so if you believe the herbs are powerful, they will be.
What makes this Whipped Ricotta recipe so awesome?
This whipped ricotta recipe is ideal for kitchen witchcraft because you basically start with a simple base of cream cheese and ricotta whipped into a cloud-like texture, then scatter flavor over the top. And you can definitely customize the toppings you add in based on what you like and what you have. It's really hard to mess this up.
I love to serve this at a party or an afternoon with friends laughing around your kitchen table. Bread sticks are the perfect accompaniment, but raw veggies, especially bell peppers, would also be good. Anything with real crunch would be suitable. This is also the ideal time to get out that really good olive oil you've been saving. Its flavor will really shine through here. An infused oil would also be lovely.
The element of air in kitchen witchcraft
You can find the magical properties of all of the ingredients in this recipe on the Kitchen Magick page. Instead, I want to talk about the element of air because that's really what makes this dish so special. Air represents thought, logic, and communication. The more air you work into this recipe, the lighter it becomes. So create this with the intention of fostering clear and honest communication. Serve it to people you really love talking to, and watch what happens.
Tips for making Whipped Ricotta
This really couldn't be easier. You'll have the best results with an electric mixer, but you could make this by hand if you needed to. All you have to do is add softened cream cheese, ricotta cheese, and a bit of milk to a mixer and beat until it's light and fluffy. Then use a rubber spatula to spoon this out onto a shallow bowl or a plate. You want a lot of surface area. Make some pretty swirls and billows for toppings to sink into.
Then we start building flavor by simply scattering lemon zest, dried herbs, cracked black pepper, and really good flaky salt all over the top. Be generous. I've given suggestions based on what I use, but just explore your dried herb collection and see what looks good. Then drizzle it with some really good oil, and dip into it with something crunchy.
Herbs are a beautiful thing. Herbs and cheese are even better. Make this Whipped Ricotta recipe for something truly magical.
Looking for more awesome cheesy dip recipes? Try this White Cheddar Fondue or some Mexican Spinach Dip.
Whipped Ricotta
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This Whipped Ricotta recipe is a lighter than air dip that's packed with flavor thanks to dried herbs, citrus zest, good oil, and flaky sea salt. Perfect for a party, no one needs to know how easy it is.
- Author: Renee Rendall
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10
- Yield: 2-½ cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups ricotta
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper
- Pinch of Italian seasoning
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- Drizzle of olive oil
- Bread sticks to serve
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer with a whisk attachment and whip the cream cheese until smooth. Add the milk and ricotta and whip for 4-5 minutes until the cheeses are light and fluffy.
- Spread your cheese mixture on a plate or platter to help maximize the surface area for flavorful toppings. You'll notice I didn't give specific measurements for any of the toppings. You should really go by feel. It depends on the size of your dish. Zest your lemon over the top, sprinkle the whole thing with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes (or really anything you like) then drizzle the whole thing with your most flavorful olive oil.
- Serve this up with some crunchy bread sticks.
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Recipe slightly adapted from Joy the Baker.
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