Italian Anchovy and Ricotta Dip

This savory dip with anchovies, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, parsley, and pecan nuts is a great appetizer for parties that you can serve with crackers or baguette.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 116 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup chopped pecans
• ½ lemon, juiced and zested
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 1 tablespoon capers
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, or more to taste
• 1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets with oil
• 5 ½ ounces ricotta cheese
• 5 ½ ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon whole pecans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine anchovies and capers in a blender; blend into a paste. Add ricotta cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, and parsley; mix well. Spoon into a serving dish and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 2

Fold in lemon zest and pecan nuts before serving. Garnish with more parsley, if desired, and whole pecans.