Name: The Easiest Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey for Entertaining
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: Whole milk ricotta cheese – 1½ cups (360 g); Extra virgin olive oil – 3 tablespoons (45 ml); Hot honey – 3 tablespoons (45 ml); Lemon zest – 1 teaspoon (2 g); Salt – ½ teaspoon (3 g); Black pepper – ¼ teaspoon (1 g); Red pepper flakes – ¼ teaspoon (0.5 g); Fresh thyme or basil, chopped – 1 tablespoon (3 g)

Description

A creamy whipped ricotta dip finished with olive oil and hot honey, perfect for effortless entertaining and sharing.

Ingredients

Whole milk ricotta cheese – 1½ cups (360 g)
Extra virgin olive oil – 3 tablespoons (45 ml)
Hot honey – 3 tablespoons (45 ml)
Lemon zest – 1 teaspoon (2 g)
Salt – ½ teaspoon (3 g)
Black pepper – ¼ teaspoon (1 g)
Red pepper flakes – ¼ teaspoon (0.5 g)
Fresh thyme or basil, chopped – 1 tablespoon (3 g)

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Instructions

Place ricotta in a bowl and whip until smooth and airy.
Add lemon zest, salt, and black pepper, mixing gently.
Spread ricotta into a shallow serving dish.
Drizzle with olive oil and hot honey.
Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and fresh herbs.
Serve immediately with bread, crackers, or vegetables.

Notes

For the best texture, use whole milk ricotta and strain briefly if it contains excess moisture. Add toppings just before serving for maximum freshness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes