Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey
This Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey is a creamy, savory-sweet appetizer made with smooth whipped ricotta, olive oil, and a drizzle of spicy hot honey. It’s perfect served with toasted bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables for an easy crowd-pleasing snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 g) whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons hot honey (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- Flaky sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Add the ricotta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to a food processor.
- Blend for 1–2 minutes until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Spoon the whipped ricotta into a serving bowl and smooth the top with a spoon.
- Drizzle hot honey generously over the ricotta.
- Finish with thyme leaves and flaky sea salt if desired. Serve immediately with crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, use whole-milk ricotta.
- You can adjust the amount of hot honey based on your spice preference.
- This dip can be made up to 24 hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Let the dip sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg