Description
Discover the perfect crowd-pleaser for your next gathering with Spicy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey. This quick and delightful appetizer combines creamy ricotta cheese with a kick of spice and a drizzle of sweet hot honey, creating a flavor explosion that will keep your guests coming back for more. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dip pairs beautifully with fresh vegetables, crackers, or toasted bread, making it an excellent choice for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or an elegant dinner party, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese (around 475g)
- Grated zest and juice from half a lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- A dash of black pepper
- 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
- In a food processor or mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, lemon zest and juice, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
- Mix in runny honey, spicy sauce, crushed chili flakes, and chopped rosemary until well combined.
- Transfer to a serving dish and top with chopped walnuts and additional hot honey if desired.
- Serve alongside crackers, breadsticks, or sliced vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg