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Hot Honey Ricotta Dip

A luxurious and easy appetizer featuring creamy whipped ricotta topped with spicy, golden hot honey and fresh herbs. Perfect for parties and cheese boards.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian-American, Modern
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Whipped Ricotta Base
  • 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese drained
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 1 tsp lemon zest freshly grated
Hot Honey Topping
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 1-2 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme plus more for garnish

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Small saucepan
  • Serving bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. If ricotta appears watery, place it in a fine-mesh sieve or on paper towels for 10 minutes to drain excess liquid.
  2. In a food processor, combine the ricotta, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Blend for 1-2 minutes until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Transfer the whipped ricotta to a serving bowl. Use the back of a spoon to create swirls and deep divots in the cheese.
  4. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine honey, red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar.
  5. Heat until the honey is runny and just beginning to bubble at the edges. Remove from heat immediately.
  6. Pour the warm hot honey over the ricotta, ensuring it pools in the swirls.
  7. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve immediately with crusty bread or crackers.

Notes

Serve with warm baguette or crackers. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.