Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey and Herbs
Make this creamy, light ricotta dip quickly. It features a sweet and spicy topping perfect for serving with bread or vegetables at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese, drained if watery
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons hot honey (or regular honey plus a pinch of red pepper flakes)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (like chives or basil)
- 1/4 cup toasted nuts (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Place the drained ricotta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into a food processor or a high-powered blender.
- Process the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, until the ricotta is completely smooth, light, and airy.
- Transfer the whipped ricotta dip to a shallow serving bowl.
- Drizzle the top evenly with the hot honey.
- Sprinkle with fresh chopped herbs and toasted nuts, if using.
- Serve immediately with crostini, pita chips, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For the best texture, drain the ricotta cheese in a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth for at least 30 minutes before whipping.
- If you do not have a food processor, you can use a hand mixer, but whipping may take longer to achieve the light texture.
- This dip tastes best when served at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 45