Description
Elevate your next gathering with this Spicy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey, a delectable appetizer that combines creamy ricotta cheese with a perfect balance of heat and sweetness. In just 10 minutes, you can prepare this crowd-pleaser that’s sure to impress your guests. The dip features rich ricotta blended with zesty lemon, spicy sauce, and sweet honey, topped off with crunchy walnuts for added texture. Whether served with fresh veggies, crispy chips, or toasted bread, this versatile dish caters to every taste. It’s ideal for parties, potlucks, or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
- Grated zest and juice from half a lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- A 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 ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend until smooth using a whisk or fork.
- Add olive oil, honey, and spicy sauce; mix in crushed chili flakes.
- Fold in chopped rosemary and walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg