Whipped Ricotta Hot Honey (Printable version)

Creamy ricotta blended smooth, topped with a swirl of spicy hot honey for vibrant flavor.

# What you need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
02 - 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/4 cup heavy cream

→ Hot Honey

04 - 1/3 cup honey
05 - 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce (sriracha or similar), to taste
06 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

→ Flavorings & Seasonings

07 - 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
08 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ To Serve

11 - Crostini, crackers, or fresh vegetables
12 - Fresh herbs (chives, basil, or thyme), chopped (optional)

# Steps to follow:

01 - In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes. Warm gently for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally without boiling. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
02 - Using a food processor or hand mixer, blend ricotta, cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
03 - Spoon the whipped ricotta into a shallow serving bowl and create a swirl pattern on the surface using the back of a spoon.
04 - Drizzle the warm hot honey generously over the ricotta, swirling it in to create a marbled effect.
05 - Garnish with fresh chopped herbs if desired. Serve immediately with crostini, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare for any gathering
  • Versatile: works with crostini, crackers, or fresh vegetables
02 -
  • This dip contains dairy: ricotta, cream cheese, and heavy cream.
  • For gluten-free serving, use vegetables or gluten-free crackers.
03 -
  • Blend ricotta mixture until fully smooth for best texture.
  • Hot honey can be made ahead and stored in a jar for up to a week.
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