Description
Indulge in a creamy and spicy ricotta dip drizzled with hot honey that will elevate your appetizer game. Perfect for gatherings, this dip combines smooth textures with a kick of heat and sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley
- 2 tablespoons hot honey
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup of ricotta cheese. Use a fork or a spatula to break it down slightly for a smoother consistency.
- Add 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Combine until well mixed.
- Chop about 2 tablespoons of fresh basil or parsley and fold them into the ricotta mixture, reserving a little for garnish.
- Pour 2 tablespoons of hot honey over the top of the dip. You can adjust the amount based on how spicy you want it.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, drizzle with a bit more olive oil and hot honey, and sprinkle the reserved herbs on top for a beautiful presentation.
- For the best flavors, let the dip sit in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
- 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: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Serve with toasted baguette slices, fresh vegetable sticks, or crunchy crackers. Adjust the heat by offering hot honey on the side for guests to customize.