Description
Indulge your guests with this irresistible Spicy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey, a perfect blend of creamy ricotta and sweet, spicy honey. In just 10 minutes, you’ll create a flavorful appetizer that’s great for any occasion—be it casual gatherings or festive celebrations. The dip’s delightful combination of tangy lemon zest and rich walnuts adds depth, while its customizable heat level ensures it suits everyone’s taste. Serve it with crackers, fresh veggies, or toasted bread for an easy yet impressive treat that will keep your guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup runny honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Grated zest from half a lemon
- Juice from half a lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- A dash of black pepper
- 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 mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Whisk until smooth.
- Add honey and spicy sauce to the mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Fold in crushed chili flakes, chopped rosemary, and walnuts.
- Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle additional honey on top if desired. Serve right away with your choice of accompaniments.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg