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Spicy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey Recipe

Spicy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey

A creamy and flavorful ricotta dip topped with a sweet and spicy honey drizzle, perfect for serving with crackers or crostini.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Ricotta Dip
  • 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese whole milk preferred for creaminess
  • 0.5 lemon zest zest from half a lemon
  • black pepper a dash
  • 1 tbsp olive oil good quality extra virgin for flavor
  • 0.5 lemon juice juice from half a lemon
  • 0.25 tsp salt I use Morton Coarse Kosher Salt
Hot Honey
  • 0.5 tsp crushed chili flakes
  • 0.25 cup runny honey
  • 1 tsp spicy sauce like Frank’s RedHot
Topping
  • 0.25 cup chopped walnuts toasted for deeper flavor
  • 1 to 2 tsp fresh chopped rosemary

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Method
 

  1. In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the ricotta cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Blend these ingredients on high speed until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, which should take about 1-2 minutes. Once blended, spread the whipped ricotta in a shallow bowl and set it aside for the next steps.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the liquid honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes until fully combined. This will create a sweet and spicy drizzle that adds a burst of flavor to the ricotta.
  3. Drizzle the prepared honey mixture over the smooth ricotta in the bowl. Then, top the whipped ricotta with chopped walnuts and a sprinkle of minced rosemary for added texture and aromatic flavor.
  4. This delightful dish is best served with crackers or crostini. Invite your guests to scoop the delicious whipped ricotta and honey mixture onto the crackers or crostini. Enjoy the combination of creamy, sweet, and spicy flavors!

Notes

Feel free to adjust the amount of chili flakes and hot sauce to suit your spice preference. This dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.