Description
Elevate your next gathering with this Spicy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey, a delightful appetizer that blends smooth ricotta with a touch of heat and sweetness. Ready in just 10 minutes, this dip is an easy yet impressive choice for parties or casual evenings at home. The creamy texture combined with spicy sauce and honey creates a flavor explosion that pairs beautifully with fresh veggies, crunchy crackers, or toasted baguette slices. Not only is it quick to prepare, but it’s also made with wholesome ingredients, making it a guilt-free indulgence everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
- Grated zest from half a lemon
- 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 the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
- Add salt, black pepper, and olive oil; blend well.
- Drizzle in honey and spicy sauce, then stir in crushed chili flakes to your desired spice level.
- Gently fold in chopped rosemary and sprinkle with walnuts on top.
- Serve immediately with your choice of dippers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg