Description
This Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey is creamy, whipped, and perfectly balanced with sweet heat. Made with fluffy ricotta, olive oil, and a drizzle of spicy honey, it’s an easy appetizer perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2–3 tbsp hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh thyme or basil for garnish (optional)
- Crusty bread or crackers for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Add ricotta, olive oil, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper to a food processor.
- Blend until smooth and fluffy (about 1–2 minutes).
- Spoon whipped ricotta into a serving bowl and smooth the top.
- Drizzle generously with hot honey and a little extra olive oil.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve immediately with toasted baguette slices or crackers.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a small clove of roasted garlic before blending. If ricotta seems watery, strain it in a fine mesh sieve for 30 minutes before using. Adjust hot honey to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: ricotta dip, hot honey dip, whipped ricotta, easy appetizer, party dip recipe