Description
Looking for a quick and delicious appetizer that will wow your guests? The Spicy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey is the answer. This creamy, flavorful dip combines fresh ricotta cheese with a sweet and spicy kick from honey and chili flakes, creating a perfect balance that excites the palate. Ideal for any gathering, this versatile dip can be served with crackers, fresh vegetables, or even spread on toasted bread. With just 10 minutes of preparation time, you’ll impress your friends and family without spending hours in the kitchen. Customize the heat level to your liking and enjoy this crowd-pleaser at your next event!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
- Zest and juice of half a lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup runny honey
- 1 teaspoon spicy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed chili flakes
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
- In a food processor or mixing bowl, blend ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and olive oil until smooth.
- Stir in honey, spicy sauce, chili flakes, and chopped rosemary; mix well.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with walnuts before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg