Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey
A luscious Whipped Ricotta Dip drizzled with hot honey, combining creamy ricotta with sweet heat for a sophisticated appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 g) whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (40 g) hot honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prep the ricotta by adding it to a mixing bowl.
- Incorporate olive oil into the ricotta.
- Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Whip the mixture with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Transfer the whipped ricotta to a serving bowl.
- Drizzle hot honey over the top.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves, if desired.
Notes
For a twist, try adding fresh herbs or a different honey variation. Make ahead of time and drizzle with honey before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Whipped Ricotta, Hot Honey, Italian appetizer, creamy dip
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