Description
This Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey is creamy, whipped, and perfectly balanced with sweet heat. Topped with a drizzle of spicy honey and a sprinkle of herbs, it’s an easy yet elegant appetizer perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
Ricotta Dip
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Hot Honey
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2–1 tsp red pepper flakes (to taste)
Optional Toppings
- Fresh thyme or basil
- Cracked black pepper
- Lemon zest
For Serving
- Toasted bread or crostini
- Crackers
- Fresh vegetables
Instructions
Instructions
- Whip ricotta: In a food processor or bowl, blend ricotta, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and fluffy.
- Make hot honey: Warm honey gently and stir in red pepper flakes. Let infuse for a few minutes.
- Assemble: Spread whipped ricotta onto a serving plate.
- Top: Drizzle with hot honey and add optional herbs or zest.
- Serve: Enjoy with bread, crackers, or veggies.
Notes
For extra smooth texture, strain ricotta before whipping. Adjust spice level by adding more or less chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: ricotta dip, hot honey dip, whipped ricotta, easy appetizer
