PrintWhipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey Drizzle
Make this creamy whipped ricotta dip with hot honey for a quick and delicious appetizer. It is smooth, elegant, and balances sweet heat perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese, drained if watery
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup hot honey (or regular honey mixed with 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or thyme (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts or pistachios (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Drain the ricotta cheese for at least 15 minutes if it seems very wet. Place the drained ricotta, olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper into a food processor.
- Process the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until the ricotta is completely smooth and airy. You want a light, whipped texture.
- Transfer the whipped ricotta to a shallow serving bowl. Use the back of a spoon to create a slight well or swirl on the surface.
- Drizzle the hot honey evenly over the top of the dip.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme and toasted nuts, if using.
- Serve immediately with crostini, pita chips, or crackers for dipping.
Notes
- If you do not have a food processor, you can use a stand mixer with the whisk attachment or a hand mixer. Whip for 3 to 5 minutes until smooth.
- For a simple homemade hot honey, gently warm 1/4 cup of honey with 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes in a small saucepan for 2 minutes, then let it cool slightly before drizzling.
- This dip is best served the day it is made, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Let it come to room temperature for 20 minutes before serving again.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of dip
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 55