Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey – Easy Creamy Appetizer
Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey is a creamy, savory-sweet appetizer made by blending ricotta until smooth and finishing it with a drizzle of spicy honey, olive oil, and optional herbs for an elegant yet easy dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish, such as thyme or basil (optional)
Instructions
- Place the ricotta cheese, olive oil, and salt into a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Blend for 1–2 minutes until the ricotta becomes smooth, creamy, and airy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then transfer the whipped ricotta to a shallow serving bowl or plate.
- Use the back of a spoon to create soft swirls across the surface.
- Warm the hot honey slightly so it drizzles easily.
- Drizzle the hot honey evenly over the whipped ricotta.
- Finish with crushed red pepper flakes, lemon zest, or fresh herbs if desired, and serve.
Notes
- Drain ricotta briefly if it appears watery for a thicker dip.
- Whole-milk ricotta produces the creamiest texture.
- Add hot honey just before serving for the best flavor and presentation.
- Serve at room temperature for optimal creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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