Description
Creamy whipped ricotta topped with spicy-sweet hot honey, crushed red pepper, and fresh herbs an easy, elegant dip perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tbsp hot honey (or regular honey + pinch of chili flakes)
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, grated
Salt and black pepper to taste
Zest of 1/2 lemon (optional)
Fresh thyme or basil, for garnish
Crusty bread or crackers, for serving
Instructions
1. In a small skillet, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil with garlic and red pepper flakes over low heat for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat.
2. In a food processor, blend ricotta, remaining olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute.
3. Transfer whipped ricotta to a shallow serving bowl.
4. Drizzle with hot honey and the warm chili-garlic oil.
5. Garnish with herbs and extra chili flakes if desired.
6. Serve immediately with toasted bread or crackers.
Notes
For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne or drizzle more hot honey.
Use whipped feta or goat cheese for a tangier twist.
Best served warm or at room temperature for the creamiest texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 2 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: hot honey ricotta dip, spicy honey appetizer, whipped ricotta, easy party dip, Mediterranean dip