Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey Drizzle
Make this simple, creamy whipped ricotta dip for an elegant appetizer that comes together fast. Top it with hot honey for a perfect sweet and spicy balance.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Italian Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese, drained if watery
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup hot honey (or regular honey mixed with a pinch of red pepper flakes)
- Crusty bread or crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Place the drained ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper into a food processor.
- Process the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until the ricotta is completely smooth, light, and airy.
- Transfer the whipped ricotta dip to a shallow serving bowl.
- Drizzle the top generously with the hot honey.
- Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the honey.
- Drizzle a small amount of extra olive oil over the top for shine.
- Serve immediately with slices of crusty bread or your favorite crackers for dipping.
Notes
- If you do not have a food processor, you can use a hand mixer or stand mixer. Whip the ricotta for 5 minutes until lightened, then gently fold in the remaining ingredients by hand.
- For a savory variation, skip the hot honey and top with chopped sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, and fresh herbs.
- This creamy cheese appetizer tastes best when served within an hour of making.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 45