Whipped Feta and Ricotta Dip with Roasted Garlic
Indulge in our creamy Whipped Feta and Ricotta Dip with Roasted Garlic—a Mediterranean delight that’s perfect for any occasion. Try making it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large lemon, cut into chunks (rind included)
- ½ cup olive oil, divided, plus extra for drizzling
- 5 large garlic cloves
- 8 oz. block feta cheese
- 8 oz. block cream cheese (or ricotta)
- ¼ cup honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
- 1 tsp. fresh oregano, plus more for garnish
- Optional garnish: sliced lemon, Kalamata olives
- Serve with: toasted baguette, pita bread, cucumber, or carrots
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, place lemon chunks and garlic cloves in a ramekin drizzled with olive oil.
- Roast for about 15 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
- In a food processor, combine feta cheese, cream cheese (or ricotta), remaining olive oil, honey, red pepper flakes, thyme, oregano, and roasted garlic and lemon.
- Blend until smooth and creamy; adjust seasoning as desired.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with Kalamata olives and fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg