Description
Spicy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering, combining creamy ricotta cheese with a delightful kick of spice and sweetness. This simple yet flavorful dip takes just 10 minutes to prepare, allowing you to focus on enjoying the moment with your guests. Serve it alongside fresh vegetables, crunchy crackers, or toasted bread for an impressive appetizer that will leave everyone coming back for more. With its customizable ingredients, this dip can be tailored to suit any palate, making it a versatile addition to your party spread.
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, lemon zest and juice, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the honey, spicy sauce, chili flakes, and chopped rosemary until well mixed.
- Fold in the walnuts for added crunch.
- Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with extra honey if desired. Serve with your choice of dippers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg