Ingredients
Ricotta Dip
- 2 cups fresh ricotta (about 475g)
- Zest from half a lemon
- Juice from half a lemon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Pinch of ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Hot Honey Topping
- 1/4 cup liquid honey
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1-2 tsp fresh minced rosemary
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Whip the Ricotta: In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine fresh ricotta, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, ground black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1–2 minutes. Spread the whipped ricotta evenly into a shallow serving bowl and set aside.
- Prepare Hot Honey Drizzle: In a small bowl, mix together the liquid honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes until fully combined. Drizzle the spicy-sweet honey mixture evenly over the top of the whipped ricotta.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped walnuts and fresh minced rosemary over the honey-topped ricotta. Serve immediately with crackers, pita chips, or crostini for dipping and enjoy your flavorful appetizer!
Notes
- For a milder version, reduce the amount of chili flakes and hot sauce.
- You can prepare the whipped ricotta ahead of time and refrigerate it separately from the hot honey topping; assemble right before serving.
- Substitute walnuts with pecans or toasted pine nuts for a different crunch and flavor.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best brightness and flavor.
- Try different hot sauces depending on your heat preference and flavor profiles.
- Serve with a variety of dippers such as pita chips, sourdough crostini, or crunchy crackers to suit your guests’ tastes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian