Description
A creamy and zesty Baked Lemon Ricotta Dip paired with sweet blackberries and honey, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- Additional honey for drizzling
- Fresh mint for garnish (optional)
- Crackers or bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and smooth the top.
- Scatter blackberries over the ricotta mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is warm and slightly golden.
- Drizzle with additional honey and garnish with fresh mint if desired.
- Serve warm with crackers or bread.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute honey with sugar-free alternatives like Stevia or Monk Fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg