Ultimate Creamy Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey & Pistachios
Make this easy, creamy whipped ricotta dip in minutes. It is a perfect no-bake appetizer for parties, topped with sweet and spicy hot honey and crunchy pistachios for a gourmet touch.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese, drained
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup hot honey (or more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Drain the ricotta cheese for at least 15 minutes to remove excess liquid. Place the drained ricotta, olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper into a food processor.
- Process the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until the dip is completely smooth and airy.
- Transfer the whipped ricotta dip to a shallow serving bowl. Use the back of a spoon to create a slight well or swirl in the center.
- Drizzle the hot honey evenly over the top of the dip.
- Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the honey. Garnish with small sprigs of fresh rosemary, if using.
- Serve immediately with crostini, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- If you do not have a food processor, you can use a high-powered blender or a stand mixer with a whisk attachment. Whip until very smooth.
- For a savory variation, substitute the hot honey with a drizzle of high-quality balsamic glaze and a sprinkle of fresh cracked black pepper.
- This dip is best served the day it is made for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 190
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 35