Whipped Ricotta Dip with Olive Oil

A delicious and easy dip to serve with company, whipped ricotta and cream cheese make a creamy , delicious base. We serve ours topped with fresh cracked pepper, lemon zest and Grove 45 Extra Virgin Olive Oil. You can also serve with pepper jelly, tropical salsa and lots of other toppings.

Ingredients
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
2 cups whole-milk ricotta
2 tablespoons whole milk
coarse sea salt
fresh cracked black pepper
lemon zest
Grove 45 Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Toasted bread for serving

In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat cream cheese until smooth and pliable.  Stop the mixer and add ricotta and milk. 
Beat on medium speed for 4 to 5 minutes or until mixture is fluffed and creamy. 
Remove from the mixer and scrape into the preferred serving dish.
Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper and lemon zest.
Serve with toasted bread and raw vegetables.