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Red, White & Blue Whipped Ricotta Dip

Ricotta Base

• 1 cup whole milk ricotta
• 2–3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1–2 tbsp olive oil (for extra silky texture)
• Pinch of salt

Berry Basil Topping

• 1½ cups fresh strawberries, diced (divided)

• ½ cup fresh blueberries

• 2–3 tablespoons fresh basil, thinly sliced

• 1–2 teaspoons honey (optional, depending on the sweetness of your berries)

• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Pistachio Finish

• ¼ cup pistachios, roughly chopped
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Pinch flaky salt

To Finish

• Balsamic glaze
• Flaky salt
• Fresh cracked black pepper (optional)

For Serving

• Crostini, crackers, or sliced baguette

Directions:

1. In a bowl or food processor, combine the ricotta, Greek yogurt, honey, olive oil, and a pinch of kosher salt. Blend for 20–30 seconds until smooth, creamy, and fluffy. Spread onto a shallow serving plate or bowl using the back of a spoon to create swoops and swirls.
2. Place about ⅓ of the diced strawberries in a small bowl and gently mash with a fork. Stir in the lemon juice and honey, if using.
3. Fold in the remaining diced strawberries, blueberries, and basil. Let sit for 5 minutes so the strawberries release a little juice.
4. Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Toast the pistachios for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from the heat and toss with the olive oil and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
5. Spread a thin layer of the mashed strawberry mixture over the whipped ricotta.
6. Spoon the remaining berry mixture over the top, allowing some of the blueberries to remain visible for a beautiful red, white, and blue presentation.
7. Lightly drizzle with balsamic glaze.
8. Sprinkle with the toasted pistachios, then finish with fresh lemon zest, flaky sea salt, and a few cracks of black pepper, if desired.
9. Serve immediately with crostini, toasted baguette slices, or your favorite crackers.

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