Description
Spicy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey is a creamy and flavorful appetizer that’s perfect for any gathering. This delightful dip combines fresh ricotta cheese with zesty lemon, spicy sauce, and sweet honey, creating a taste sensation that your guests will love. With only 10 minutes of prep time, this quick and easy recipe allows you to whip up a crowd-pleasing dish that pairs beautifully with fresh veggies, crackers, or toasted bread. Customize the heat level to suit your taste by adjusting the chili flakes and spicy sauce. Serve it at parties, game nights, or casual get-togethers, and watch it disappear in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
- Grated zest and juice from half a lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 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 and juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Add olive oil, honey, spicy sauce, and chili flakes. Mix thoroughly to combine.
- Gently fold in the rosemary and chopped walnuts for added texture.
- Transfer to a serving bowl; drizzle with extra honey if desired. Serve with your favorite dippers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg