Description
This Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey is creamy, sweet, spicy, and incredibly easy to make. Whipped ricotta is blended with fresh herbs and topped with a drizzle of hot honey for an elegant appetizer that’s perfect with toasted bread, crackers, or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For Serving
- Toasted baguette slices
- Crackers
- Fresh vegetables
Instructions
Instructions
- Whip the ricotta: Add ricotta, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper to a food processor or bowl.
- Blend or whip until smooth, creamy, and fluffy.
- Fold in chopped basil and parsley.
- Serve: Spread whipped ricotta into a serving bowl.
- Drizzle generously with hot honey.
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and extra herbs if desired.
- Serve with toasted bread, crackers, or vegetables.
Notes
For the best texture, use whole milk ricotta and whip it well before serving. Adjust the hot honey amount based on your preferred sweet and spicy flavor. This dip can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dip
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: ricotta dip with hot honey, whipped ricotta dip, easy appetizer, party dip, sweet spicy dip