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Creamy ricotta dip with hot honey drizzled over the top, ready to serve.

Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey

A stunning, easy appetizer featuring smooth whipped ricotta marbled with a fiery, sweet hot honey drizzle. Ready in under 15 minutes for a gourmet snack that always impresses.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, Mediterranean
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh ricotta about 475g
  • zest from lemon half a lemon
  • juice from lemon half a lemon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • pinch ground pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup liquid honey
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes
  • 1-2 tsp fresh minced rosemary
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Equipment

  • Food processor or high speed blender
  • small mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Whipping the Ricotta
  1. In a food processor or high speed blender, add the ricotta, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  2. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
Preparing the Hot Honey
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the liquid honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes until thoroughly combined.
Assembling the Dip
  1. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of the honey mixture. Combine 1/4 cup of the whipped ricotta with the reserved honey in a small bowl.
  2. Spread the remaining plain whipped ricotta into a shallow serving bowl.
  3. Dollop the honey-infused ricotta over the base and gently swirl with a spoon or knife to create a marble effect.
  4. Drizzle with the remaining honey mixture and top with chopped walnuts and minced rosemary.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately with crackers or crostini, allowing it to sit for a few minutes for the best flavor infusion.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; keep honey separate if possible for better texture retention. Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.