Easy Whipped Ricotta with Lemon, Thyme and Honey
This whipped ricotta is light, creamy, and full of fresh spring flavor. Made with lemon zest, honey, thyme, and a touch of black pepper, it comes together in minutes and is perfect for brunch, snacking, or easy entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
Ingredients
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- 1 cup whole milk ricotta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1-2 tbsp honey (plus more for drizzling)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2-3 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Bread for serving
Instructions
- Add ricotta, olive oil, honey, lemon zest, thyme, salt, and pepper to a food processor.
- Blend until smooth, creamy, and fluffy, about 1–2 minutes.
- Toast bread until golden.
- Spread whipped ricotta onto toast.
- Drizzle with honey and top with extra thyme and black pepper before serving.
Notes
- If your ricotta is watery, strain it for a few minutes before blending for a thicker texture
- Whole milk ricotta will give the creamiest result
- Adjust the honey and lemon to taste depending on how sweet or bright you want it
- For a more savory version, reduce the honey or skip the drizzle on top
- Best served slightly cool or at room temperature, not straight from the fridge