Description
Elevate your next gathering with our Spicy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey, a quick and easy appetizer that’s sure to impress any crowd. This luscious dip combines creamy ricotta cheese with zesty lemon and a hint of heat from spicy sauce and chili flakes, all perfectly balanced by the sweetness of hot honey. Not only is it ready in just 10 minutes, but it also pairs beautifully with fresh vegetables, crunchy crackers, or toasted bread, making it versatile for any occasion—be it a casual get-together or a festive party. With nutritious ingredients like walnuts and fresh herbs, this dip is not only delicious but also offers a healthier option while satisfying your taste buds.
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 runny 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 the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, olive oil, honey, spicy sauce, chili flakes, and rosemary.
- Use a whisk or fork to mix until smooth and well-combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped walnuts to keep their crunchiness intact.
- Serve immediately in a dish drizzled with extra honey on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg