Quick Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey Recipe
This Quick Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey is a delightful appetizer combining creamy, smooth ricotta with a spicy-sweet honey drizzle. Enhanced with fresh lemon zest, a hint of pepper, and garnished with crunchy walnuts and fragrant rosemary, this dip is perfect for serving with crackers or crostini for an elegant yet easy-to-prepare starter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Whipped Ricotta
- 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
- 1/4 cup liquid honey
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
Garnishes
- 1–2 tsp fresh minced rosemary
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare the whipped ricotta: In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the ricotta, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Spread the whipped ricotta evenly in a shallow bowl and set it aside.
- Make the hot honey: In a small bowl, mix together the liquid honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes until fully combined to create the spicy honey drizzle.
- Assemble and garnish: Drizzle the hot honey mixture evenly over the whipped ricotta. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts and minced rosemary on top to add crunch and aroma.
- Serve: Serve the dip with your choice of crackers or crostini. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh ricotta for the best creamy texture; drain any excess liquid if very watery.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce and chili flakes to control the spice level of the hot honey.
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add extra zest or a squeeze more juice.
- Walnuts can be lightly toasted for enhanced flavor.
- This dip is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours; stir before serving.
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