Quick Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey Appetizer
This Quick Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey is a creamy and delicious appetizer perfect for any gathering.
Equipment
- Food Processor
- high-speed blender
- Baking sheet
- bread knife
Ingredients
For the whipped ricotta
- 2 cups fresh ricotta (about 475g)
- ½ lemon zest
- ½ lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- a pinch ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the hot honey
- ¼ cup liquid honey
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
Garnishes
- 1-2 teaspoon fresh minced rosemary
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preparation
- In a food processor or high speed blender add the ricotta, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper and olive oil. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Spread the whipped ricotta in a shallow bowl and set aside.
- Mix together the liquid honey, hot sauce and chili flakes until combined.
- Drizzle the honey mixture over the ricotta and then top with chopped walnuts and minced rosemary.
- Serve with crackers or crostini and enjoy!
Notes
If you want to make this ahead of time, whip the ricotta and store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Remove from the fridge and top with hot honey mixture just before serving. If you want to make your own crostini, preheat the oven to 400°F. Use a bread knife to slice a baguette into 1-inch thick slices. Brush the sliced baguette with olive oil on one side and place in a single layer on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5 minutes until toasted. Set aside.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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