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Spicy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey Recipe

Spicy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey

A creamy and spicy ricotta dip topped with hot honey and walnuts, perfect for pairing with crackers or crostini.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ricotta Dip
  • 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese whole milk preferred for creaminess
  • 0.5 lemon zest from half a lemon
  • black pepper a dash
  • 1 tbsp olive oil good quality extra virgin for flavor
  • 0.5 lemon 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

This dish is a perfect blend of creamy, sweet, and spicy flavors. You can adjust the spice level of the hot honey by adding more or less chili flakes according to your taste. Toasting the walnuts enhances their flavor, adding an extra layer of taste to the dish.