Description
Spicy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey is a creamy, spicy, and slightly sweet appetizer perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make dip combines ricotta cheese with red pepper flakes, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a drizzle of hot honey for a unique flavor profile that’s sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh herbs (like basil or parsley), for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese and olive oil. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add red pepper flakes, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Drizzle most of the hot honey over the ricotta mixture, reserving some for garnish.
- Top the dip with fresh herbs.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, adding any remaining hot honey on top.
Notes
- Use fresh ricotta for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- Consider adding lemon or lime zest for extra brightness.
- This dip is best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg