Fig and Caramelized Onion Whipped Ricotta Dip Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Servings:
8 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ cup thinly sliced onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 cups whole milk ricotta
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fig jam, plus more for topping
  • 1 tablespoon honey
Directions
  1. Add butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a medium skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Once butter is melted and skillet is hot, add onions.
  3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions soften and turn golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove onion mixture from heat and set aside.
  5. Add ricotta, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Whip until smooth and fluffy, 1-2 minutes.
  6. Spoon whipped ricotta into a serving dish.
  7. Add caramelized onions, fig jam, and honey.
  8. Gently swirl everything together with a spoon.
  9. Top ricotta with additional fig jam and thyme, if desired, and serve with the dippers of your choice.