Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey
Make this creamy, sweet, and spicy whipped ricotta dip quickly for your next gathering. It is an easy appetizer perfect for serving with bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp hot honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary (optional)
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Place the ricotta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into a food processor.
- Process the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, until the ricotta is completely smooth and light.
- Transfer the whipped ricotta to a shallow serving bowl.
- Drizzle the 3 tablespoons of hot honey evenly over the top of the dip.
- If using, sprinkle with chopped rosemary and toasted walnuts.
- Serve immediately with crostini, pita chips, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk ricotta cheese.
- If you do not have a food processor, you can use a stand mixer with the whisk attachment to achieve a similar texture.
- If you prefer a thicker texture, chill the dip for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 35
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