Whipped Ricotta Dip with Marinated Crumbles
Ingredients
¼ cup roasted and salted pistachios, shelled
16 oz. BelGioioso Ricotta con Latte cheese
2 Tbsp of the marinade oil from BelGioioso Marinated Crumbles Basil & Garlic Oil cheese
1 lemon, zested and juiced
¾ tsp. salt
Fresh pepper
4 oz. BelGioioso Marinated Crumbles Basil & Garlic Oil cheese
Directions
Chop pistachios in a food processor, then transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Add Ricotta cheese, 1 Tbsp. of the marinade oil, lemon zest, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, salt and a few grinds of fresh pepper to the food processor. Whip until smooth and creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Transfer to a serving bowl. Use the back of a spoon to make a swirl on the surface and garnish with the chopped pistachios. Then top with the Marinated Crumbles and drizzle of marinade oil. Serve with toasted pita bread, crostini, crackers or vegetables.