Spicy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey
This spicy ricotta dip with hot honey is creamy, tangy, and perfectly balanced with a drizzle of sweet heat—an easy appetizer everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 1½ cups dip (serves 4–6 as appetizer)
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Dip
- Method: No-Cook, Blended
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, Mediterranean-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
1 clove garlic, minced (or roasted garlic for milder flavor)
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
Fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or thyme), for garnish
Bread, pita chips, or vegetables, for serving
Instructions
In a food processor, blend ricotta until smooth and fluffy (about 1–2 minutes).
Add olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Blend again until creamy and well combined.
Transfer to a serving bowl, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon.
Drizzle generously with hot honey and a little olive oil.
Garnish with fresh herbs and an extra sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if desired.
Serve with bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
Make it ahead: Store whipped ricotta in the fridge for up to 2 days, adding hot honey right before serving.
Use whipped cottage cheese instead of ricotta for extra protein.
Spice level can be adjusted by increasing or reducing chili flakes.
Try different toppings like crushed pistachios or lemon zest for a twist.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/spicy-ricotta-dip-with-hot-honey/
