Spicy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey
Spicy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey is a quick, flavorful appetizer that’s perfect for any gathering. This creamy ricotta appetizer blends sweet, spicy, and savory notes for a crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups 475g whole milk ricotta cheese
- Zest and juice from ½ lemon about 1 tbsp juice
- ¼ tsp 1g fine sea salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp 15ml olive oil
- ¼ cup 60ml runny honey
- 1 tsp 5ml hot sauce (e.g., sriracha or Frank’s)
- ½ tsp 1g crushed chili flakes
- 1 –2 tsp 2–4g freshly chopped rosemary
- ¼ cup 30g chopped walnuts
Instructions
Blend Ricotta Mixture
- In a food processor, I combine 2 cups ricotta, zest and juice from ½ lemon, ¼ tsp salt, ⅛ tsp pepper, and 1 tbsp olive oil. I blend on high for 1–2 minutes until smooth and creamy, then spread into a shallow serving bowl.
Prepare Hot Honey
- In a small bowl, I mix ¼ cup honey, 1 tsp hot sauce, and ½ tsp chili flakes until fully combined.
Assemble Dip
- I drizzle the hot honey mixture over the ricotta, then sprinkle with ¼ cup chopped walnuts and 1–2 tsp chopped rosemary.
Serve
- I serve immediately with crackers, crostini, or fresh veggies like cucumber and bell peppers.