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Creamy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey

Creamy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey
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This Creamy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey is a quick and effortless appetizer featuring fresh whole-milk ricotta cheese blended with spicy-sweet hot honey, zesty lemon, sea salt, and optional red pepper flakes and herbs. Its luscious, silky texture combined with balanced sweetness and gentle heat makes it perfect for snacking, entertaining, or enhancing any appetizer spread.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Optional Ingredients

  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (thyme or basil), chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ricotta Base: Place fresh whole-milk ricotta cheese in a mixing bowl and whisk lightly with a fork or small whisk to loosen the texture, making it smooth and easy to scoop or spread.
  2. Add Flavor Enhancers: Fold in a generous drizzle of hot honey, followed by freshly grated lemon zest and a pinch of sea salt. Mix all ingredients well to combine flavors evenly.
  3. Spice It Up: Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the dip and gently stir them in. You can also save some flakes for garnish based on your desired heat level.
  4. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the dip for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature for the creamiest mouthfeel, garnished with extra hot honey, red pepper flakes, and fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  • Use whole-milk ricotta for a richer, creamier texture compared to part-skim or low-fat versions.
  • Adjust the amount of hot honey to dial in sweetness and spice to your liking.
  • If store-bought hot honey is too spicy, balance it by mixing with regular honey.
  • Best enjoyed fresh within 24 hours for optimal flavor and texture.
  • Bring ricotta to room temperature before mixing for the smoothest and creamiest dip.

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