Baked Ricotta Dip
This simple yet impressive Baked Ricotta Dip will be the talk of the party! It’s the perfect appetizer whether you are planning a formal party or just casual entertaining with a few friends. Its creamy texture, bright dill and lemon flavour, and cozy oven-baked goodness will have everyone asking for the recipe!
Is it even a party without a delicious cheese dip? This baked ricotta cheese dip is always a favourite, but if you are for other cozy options this baked apple brie puff pastry is a delicious gooey dip option perfect for dipping sliced apples. And of course, this adorable hedgehog cheeseball is another party favourite!
I think you’ll love this dill and lemon baked ricotta dip as it’s so quick and easy to prepare with just a few simple ingredients. It’s perfect for date night at home with a glass of wine. Lovely on a charcuterie board for game day, and just right as a warm dip anytime of year.
Ingredients You Will Need
- Ricotta cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Dried dill
- Garlic powder
- Lemon zest (not pictured)
- Salt & pepper
- Olive oil for drizzling
How to Make Baked Ricotta Dip
In a large mixing bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, lemon zest, garlic powder, dried dill and salt. Transfer to an oven safe ceramic baking dish. Top with shaved or shredded parmesan cheese, sprinkle with dried dill and fresh ground black pepper. Bake at 400 degrees for approximately 20 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
Allow to cool slightly and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with crackers, crusty bread or veggies.
Tips for Best Results
- Avoid watery ricotta, or drain well if your ricotta is watery
- Choose creamy full fat ricotta cheese
- Use only freshly grated or shaved parmesan cheese
- Bake until bubbly and golden
- Adjust the amount of dill to taste
- Use a ceramic oven-safe baking dish such one used for baking brie
What to Serve It With
- Crackers such as Ritz or Bacon Dippers
- Crusty bread or crostini
- Fresh veggies
- Add it to the centre of a cozy charcuterie board
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat in the oven at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.
This baked ricotta dip is easy enough for everyday yet lovely enough for company. Serve it warm with crusty bread, add it to a grazing board. Serve straight from the dish while it’s still warm with your favourite accompaniments. However you share it, I hope it brings a bit of simplicity, and joy to your table. If you give it a try, I’d love to hear how you served it or what little twist you made your own.
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Dill and Lemon Baked Ricotta Dip
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 oven safe baking dish holds at least 2 cups
Ingredients
- 450 grams full fat ricotta cheese
- zest of one lemon
- ⅓ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2-3 tablespoons freshly grated or shaved parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons dried dill
- black pepper
- olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉
- In a large mixing bowl combine ricotta cheese, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt and 1 ½ teaspoons dried dill until well blended. Transfer to oven safe baking dish.
- Top with parmesan cheese, a sprinkle of black pepper, remaining ½ teaspoon of dried dill and a pinch of salt. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
Are there other herbs that can be used instead of dill. Also can the dill be left out all together if you don’t like dill ??
Absolutely you can use other herbs that suit your taste! You can also simply eliminate the dill if you wish. You can try dried Italian herb mixture or Herbs de Provence, or just increase the garlic a wee bit without the addition of any herbs! Even just a sprinkle of flakey salt and fresh pepper on top is delicious!