Quick Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey Appetizer Recipe
This Quick Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey is a delightful appetizer that combines creamy ricotta with a sweet and spicy honey topping. Perfect for entertaining or as a tasty snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ricotta Dip:
- 2 cups fresh ricotta (about 475g)
- Zest from half a lemon
- Juice from half a lemon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Pinch of ground pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Hot Honey Topping:
- 1/4 cup liquid honey
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1–2 tsp fresh minced rosemary
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Ricotta Dip: In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the ricotta, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Spread the whipped ricotta in a shallow bowl and set aside.
- Make the Hot Honey Topping: Mix the liquid honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes until well combined. Drizzle this mixture over the whipped ricotta. Top with chopped walnuts and minced rosemary.
- Serve: Accompany the dip with crackers or crostini. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Ricotta Dip, Hot Honey, Appetizer, Easy, Quick, Vegetarian
