Spicy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey Recipe
This Spicy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey is a perfect blend of creamy ricotta, zesty lemon, and spicy flavors, topped with a drizzle of sweet honey. It’s a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s quick and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing, Heating
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Ricotta Dip:
- 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese (around 475g)
- Grated zest from half a lemon
- Juice from half a lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- A dash of black pepper
Hot Honey Drizzle:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup runny honey
- 1 teaspoon spicy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed chili flakes
- 1 to 2 teaspoons freshly chopped rosemary
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Ricotta Dip: In a bowl, combine the fresh ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Hot Honey Drizzle: In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil, runny honey, spicy sauce, chili flakes, and chopped rosemary over low heat. Stir until well combined and warmed through.
- Serve the ricotta dip in a bowl, drizzle with the hot honey mixture, and sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Enjoy with your favorite dippables!
Notes
- This dip pairs well with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks.
- Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of chili flakes and spicy sauce.
- Feel free to customize with additional herbs or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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