Description
This Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey is creamy, whipped, and perfectly balanced with sweet heat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Ricotta, Dip, Hot Honey, Appetizer