Irresistible Hot Honey Whipped Ricotta Dip
A creamy, sweet, and spicy dip made with velvety ricotta, golden hot honey, and flaky sea salt. Perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to holiday spreads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 g) full-fat ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
- 1–2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
- Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the hot honey: In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey with 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes. Warm gently over low heat for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Whip the ricotta: In a food processor or blender, add 1 cup (240 g) full-fat ricotta cheese, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil, and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice. Blend for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth, fluffy, and creamy.
- Season to taste: Add a pinch of salt to the ricotta mixture, blend again, and taste. Adjust with more salt or lemon juice to suit your palate.
- Transfer to serving dish: Spoon the whipped ricotta into a shallow serving bowl or plate, spreading it out evenly.
- Drizzle with hot honey: Once the hot honey has cooled slightly, drizzle it generously over the whipped ricotta. Use as much or as little as you like.
- Add finishing touches: Sprinkle flaky sea salt, fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme), and an extra drizzle of olive oil for added flavor and presentation.
- Serve immediately with toasted bread, crackers, or your favorite veggies for dipping.
Notes
[‘Use high-quality ricotta for the creamiest texture.’, ‘Don’t overheat the honey to avoid crystallization or burning.’, ‘Chill the whipped ricotta for 30 minutes before serving to enhance texture and flavor.’, ‘Customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes.’, ‘This dip can also be used as a spread or topping for roasted vegetables or grilled meats.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Protein: 5
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