How can I use Lemon Basil Whipped Ricotta?

It's great on toast, as a dip, or dolloped on salads.

Is this recipe low in calories?

Moderate calories per serving; enjoy it in moderation.

You can substitute ricotta with tofu for a dairy-free option.

Dairy

A creamy and flavorful spread made with ricotta cheese, blended with fresh lemon zest and basil. Perfect for crostini or as a dip.

Per 100 g

320 kcal

1/4 cup

192 kcal

(60 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
7 g / 100g	4 g / 100g	28 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 9% · Carbs 6% · Fat 85%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1/4 cup (60 g, 192 kcal) is 10% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1/4 cup takes about 47 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Lemon Basil Whipped Ricotta is number 6 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 202 kcal per 100 g.

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

Serving	Grams	Calories
1/4 cup	60 g	192 kcal
1/2 cup	120 g	384 kcal

5/10

Moderate in calories, enjoy in controlled portions to complement a balanced diet.

How can I use Lemon Basil Whipped Ricotta?: It's great on toast, as a dip, or dolloped on salads.
Is this recipe low in calories?: Moderate calories per serving; enjoy it in moderation.
Can I make this dairy-free?: You can substitute ricotta with tofu for a dairy-free option.

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