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This Roasted Garlic Ricotta Dip is rich, creamy, and savory! With fresh dill and roasted garlic it’s packed with flavor perfect for dipping and for spreading!
I’m slowly becoming know as the Dip Lady within my circle of family and friends.
I pretty much always bring dips to get-togethers and I always serve up some new flavor of dip when we have guests over.
This whipped ricotta dip is a definite favorite around here, thanks to the abundance of flavor from the roasted garlic and fresh dill that’s added to creamy ricotta.
I like that this one is beyond simple to make (only takes 5 minutes and 4 ingredients!), but feels a little fancy. Perfect for a baby shower, or add it to our Mother’s Day charcuterie board.
This would be great served next to our smoked salmon cream cheese at brunch or our caramelized onion dip for snacking.
♥What We Love About This Recipe:
- Creamy: The textures in this dip are perfectly soft, rich and creamy! That makes it perfect for both dipping and spreading.
- Savory: The roasted garlic really adds a lot of savory flavor to this dip. It’s definitely worth the extra step of roasting a whole head of garlic. If you love garlic flavor you’re going to really enjoy this recipe!
- Spring Time Favorite: The fresh dill flavor just brightens the dip up and adds a little life to it. Serve this with crostini or dip in some fresh veggies.
Ingredients & Substitutions:
Ricotta Cheese – This is a mild, creamy, soft cheese that has a slight grainy texture. We mostly use it in lasagna, but it makes a great dip, too!
Fresh Dill – We love the flavor of dill so we’re adding plenty of it to this dip. The tangy flavor pairs well with the ricotta cheese and the savory garlic. You may also use dried dill – just add to taste, starting with about half the amount called for. Feel free to swap in any other herbs you like. Basil is always welcome here.
Roasted Garlic – You’ll want an entire head of roasted garlic. You can make this in advance and keep it in the fridge for a couple of weeks or the freezer for 6 months. Roasting the garlic will take away some of the bite and lessens the stronger flavors in the garlic so you can enjoy it without it being overpowering!
Dippers – Crostini, fresh vegetables, and crackers are great options. See below for more suggestions!
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How To Roast Garlic:
Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Start with a whole head of garlic. Remove the papery outer layer and then use a knife slice off about a 1/2 inch of the top of the cloves.
Drizzle some oil over the top and then either wrap it tightly in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet, or put the head of garlic into a muffin tin and cover that with some foil.
Roast: It’ll take at least 30 minutes for the garlic cloves to begin caramelizing. Check them at about that time and if they need longer continue roasting until the cloves are golden brown and soft to the touch.
How To Make Ricotta Cheese Dip:
Add the ricotta and dill to a small bowl and give it a good stir to combine.
Squeeze the entire head of garlic into the ricotta and add a bit of oil and salt. Stir well to combine.
Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle the top with olive oil, and serve with your choice of dippers!
Serving Suggestions:
There are a few obvious choices for dipping/spreading here. That would include pretty much any kind of raw veggie like carrot sticks, celery stalks, bell pepper strips, or sliced cucumber.
Crostini is a favorite of ours and this dip is perfect for spreading on it or just about any kind of crusty bread. It’s also great for crackers and chips!
Pita chips are a good option for this. And if you want a nice contrast to go with the savory dip, serve it alongside some fresh fruit like apples or pears!
This ricotta dip will go great on any charcuterie board, especially our Mother’s Day charcuterie board.
Recipe FAQs:
You can keep this dip stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 to 4 days.
If you’ve never tried roasting a whole head of garlic before it’s pretty easy to do. The garlic caramelizes a bit while roasting and it takes away some of the stronger flavors while still leaving all that garlicky goodness.
Ricotta cheese is delicious in pasta, and you’ll often find it layered into lasagna. It also makes a great dip or spread for crackers and fresh vegetables.
Roasted Garlic & Dill Ricotta Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup full fat ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 head roasted garlic
- 2 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Crostini, fresh vegetables, chips, crackers for dipping/spreading
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cheese and dill. Squeeze the entire head of garlic into the mixture. Add one teaspoon of olive oil and the salt. Stir well to combine.
- Place in a serving bowl and drizzle with the remaining teaspoon of olive oil.
- Serve spread on crostini or as a dip for vegetables, chips, or crackers.
Tips & Notes:
Nutrition Information:
Joanne says
I always have babies on the brain…AND it seems like every other day one of my friends is pregnant! Love this as a baby shower app!
TidyMom says
I could eat that whole bowl!! I love anything with dill.
Invites are adorable!!
Shawn @ IWYD says
OMG, this spread looks amaze balls. Dill is one herb that I could eat every day… so yeah, this is totally happening.
Leslie says
YES. This is the perfect baby shower dip!!!!! YUMMMMMMmm
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
Hi I’d like 1000 baguette slices with this dip, k thanks.
Karly says
Seems reasonable.
Alida says
Not only is this dip wonderful as well as the many delicious perfect party recipes you have featured, but those invitations are so stinkin’ cute! 🙂
fabiola@notjustbaked says
This is all so so cute, amazing, and that dip looks awesome! I love homemade ricotta, and I am saving this recipe to make it for a party!
Karly says
Homemade ricotta is pretty much the best thing ever!
marcie says
That’s always where my mind goes when people have “news”! This dip looks amazing, Karly — I love ricotta and the roasted garlic and dill combination sounds delicious! 🙂
Nicole - Coking for Keeps says
hahaha I always think everyone is pregnant when they say they have news. Love Tiny Prints and love this dip — ricotta is one of my favorite cheeses and I could put it on just about anything!
Jess Knight says
What a yummy sounding dip! And so easy to whip together. Can’t wait to try, pinned this recipe!