Whipped Ricotta and Goat Cheese Dip with Pancetta
The easiest appetizer to prepare during the fall and winter season! Ready in about ten minutes, this easy Whipped Ricotta and Goat Cheese dip with Pancetta is the perfect dip for sweet and savory enthusiast. Filled with creamy ricotta, goat cheese, honey and topped with seared pancetta served on warm crusty bread. Prepare your taste buds for a flavorful explosion and watch your guests devour in enjoyment!
Equipment
- Stand Mixer
- Hand Mixer
- Whisk
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Ricotta Cheese
- 3-4 oz Herbed Goat Cheese or plain
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Paste fresh garlic
- ½ loaf Crusty Italian Bread
- 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
- ½ cup Pancetta salty meat crumbled
Instructions
- Assemble your stand or hand mixer or grab a sturdy whisk and mixing bowl.
- Roughly chop the pancetta or meat of choice into small bite sized pieces and set aside until later use.
- Slice your crusty bread into one inch thick slices, drizzle with olive oil and place on a baking sheet in the oven on 425 Fahrenheit for 2-3 minutes until the slices are slightly brown and toasty.
- At this time, begin placing the dip ingredients into the bowl. Pour in the ricotta cheese, goat cheese, honey, salt and mix until fluffy and slightly thick.
- This step will take no longer than two to three minutes. While mixing, be sure to taste the dip and adjust the saltiness or sweetness to your liking. Simply add a pinch more of salt if needed or a one fourth teaspoon of honey at a time until desired flavor is reached.
- In a small sauté pan and place on medium to high heat. Depending on your meat of choice, this may be a good time to add one teaspoon of oil to the pan. In this instance, I used a pepperoni flavored meat stick, a little oil was needed to help with the browning process.
- Add the roughly chopped meat crumbles to the pan and begin sautéing until the crumbles are charred and slightly crispy.
- Using a paper towel as a way to drain any excess fat, place the cooked meat crumbles on the paper towel to let cool and dry.
- Gather your favorite dish and pour the whipped ricotta and goat cheese dip into the bowl.
- Next, taking a spoon or honey dipper, pour about one teaspoon of honey over the of the dip in swirling motions to cover the entire top of the dip. To
- Next, gather your cooled meat crumbles and place on top of the dip in the center. Serve this delicious dip with warm, crusty bread and enjoy!