Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey – easy 5 minute appetizer – creamy ricotta cheese drizzled with hot honey – serve with toasted baguette for dipping!

bowl with whipped ricotta dip drizzled with hot honey.

This easy dip recipe is loaded with creamy, delicious flavor and whips up in about 5 minutes in the food processor.

Spoon it into a serving bowl and garnish with all the love you’re gonna have for it. 

It will be the simplest appetizer you make this holiday season – guaranteed – and is also ideal for an at-home happy hour or anytime you’re craving an irresistible appetizer.

slice of toasted baguette with scoop of whipped ricotta dip with hot honey

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THIS RECIPE:

If you’re finalizing your Christmas holiday menu – or looking ahead to New Year’s Eve, this crowd pleaser needs to be added.

Here’s why this recipe works:

  • It whips up in 5 minutes with just a handful of ingredients from the grocery store.
  • The best part (besides the taste!) is the versatility – so many garnish options!
  • Don’t like hot honey? Try it with just a drizzle of honey.
  • Hot honey can be made a day ahead, but it’s so fast you won’t need to.
  • This dip also makes a great addition to a cheese board.
  • Store any leftover dip in an airtight container (or cover with plastic wrap) in the fridge for 1-2 days.

WHAT’S IN WHIPPED RICOTTA DIP?

what’s in hOT HONEY?

  • honey
  • crushed red pepper flakes (red chili flakes)
  • apple cider vinegar

HOW TO MAKE HOT HONEY:

Add honey and crushed red pepper flakes to a small saucepan.

Simmer 2 minutes then remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar.

Cool to room temp and set aside.

HOW TO MAKE WHIPPED RICOTTA DIP WITH HOT HONEY:

Add ricotta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a food processor or blender.

Blend on high for 1 minute or until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust for salt then transfer to a serving bowl or small plate.

Add a ltttle drizzle of extra virgin olive oil . . .

. . . and as much hot honey as you like.

Sprinkle garnishes over the top of the dip and serve with sliced toasted baguette, crusty bread, fresh vegetables, pita chips, pita bread or your favorite bread.

overhead view Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey drizzle, crushed nuts and pomegranate seeds.

​HOW TO GARNISH THIS EASY WHIPPED RICOTTA DIP:

It’s easy to put your own spin on this dip with a couple of garnishes.

bowl of whipped ricotta dip garnished with pomegranate seeds and hot honey

  • I used pomegranate seeds and crushed pistachios (for texture).
  • Try adding a pinch of coarse sea salt or some fresh cracked black pepper.
  • Fresh thyme or other fresh herbs such as fresh basil or rosemary.
  • Seasonal fruit such as figs or blackberries. 

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Enjoy!

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bowl with whipped ricotta dip drizzled with hot honey.

Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey

Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey - easy 5 minute appetizer - serve with toasted baguette for dipping!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories

Equipment

  • food processor or good quality blender

Ingredients
  

HOT HONEY:

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (red chili flakes) or more to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • pinch salt

WHIPPED RICOTTA:

  • 15 ounces whole milk ricotta
  • 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice AND zest from whole lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or more to taste

GARNISH IDEAS:

  • Choose ONE or TWO: pomegranate seeds, crushed pistachios or other nuts, a pinch of coarse sea salt, cracked black pepper, fresh thyme or other herbs, seasonal fruit such as figs or blackberries.

Instructions
 

HOT HONEY

  • Add honey and crushed red pepper flakes to a small saucepan.
  • Simmer 2 minutes then remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar. Cool to room temp and set aside.

WHIPPED RICOTTA:

  • Add ricotta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt to a food processor or blender.
  • Blend on high for 1 minute or until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust for salt then transfer to a serving bowl or small plate.
  • Drizzle olive oil and as much of the hot honey as you'd like over the top.
  • Garnish then serve with sliced toasted baguette, crusty bread, fresh vegetables, pita chips or pita bread.
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