Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey
Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey - easy 5 minute appetizer - serve with toasted baguette for dipping!
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.