Description
This Classy Spicy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey is a sophisticated appetizer that combines creamy ricotta with a sweet and spicy honey drizzle. Perfect for impressing guests, it’s simple to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- Whole Milk Ricotta
- Hot Honey
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Sea Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Fresh Herbs for Garnish (Chives, Parsley, or Basil)
- Crostini, Crackers, Pita Bread, or Fresh Vegetables (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ricotta: If your whole milk ricotta seems watery, transfer it to a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth and let it drain in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Whip the Ricotta (Optional but Recommended): Using a whisk or an electric hand mixer on low speed, beat the ricotta for about 1-2 minutes until it becomes noticeably smoother and slightly aerated.
- Season the Dip: To the whipped ricotta, add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of onion powder, ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon of sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper.
- Combine and Taste: Gently fold all the ingredients together until well combined. Adjust the seasonings to your taste.
- Prepare for Serving: Spoon the seasoned ricotta dip into a serving bowl and create a slight well in the center.
- Drizzle with Hot Honey: Generously drizzle the hot honey over the surface of the dip, focusing on the central well.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a sprinkle of fresh herbs, and serve immediately with your favorite accompaniments.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: For substitutions, use regular honey with red pepper flakes if hot honey is unavailable. A very smooth, whipped cottage cheese can be used in place of ricotta, but the flavor and texture will differ.