Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of this Spicy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey, an appetizer that will wow your guests at any gathering. Perfect for game nights or holiday celebrations, this dip combines the smooth richness of ricotta cheese with a hint of heat and sweetness from hot honey. It can be prepared in just 10 minutes, making it an effortless addition to your entertaining repertoire. Serve it alongside fresh veggies, crackers, or toasted bread for a versatile and crowd-pleasing treat. With its customizable heat level and nutritious ingredients like walnuts and rosemary, this dip is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
- Grated zest from half a lemon
- Juice from half a lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- A dash of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup 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 mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Add olive oil, honey, spicy sauce, and crushed chili flakes; stir until well combined.
- Gently fold in chopped rosemary and walnuts for added texture.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and drizzle with extra honey if desired.
- Serve alongside crackers or fresh veggies for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg