Quick Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey Drizzle
Make this creamy, no-bake ricotta dip in minutes. It balances smooth texture with a popular sweet and spicy hot honey topping, making it a perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese, drained if watery
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup hot honey (or regular honey mixed with a pinch of cayenne pepper)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the drained ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper into the bowl of a food processor.
- Process the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until the ricotta is completely smooth and airy. You want a light, whipped texture.
- Transfer the whipped ricotta dip to a shallow serving bowl. Use the back of a spoon to create a slight well in the center.
- Drizzle the hot honey evenly over the top of the dip.
- Finish with an extra light drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh thyme leaves, 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 hand mixer or stand mixer. Beat the ricotta on medium-high speed until lightened, about 3 minutes, before adding the oil and seasonings.
- For a savory variation, skip the hot honey and instead top the dip with roasted garlic, lemon zest, and chopped fresh basil.
- This dip is best served the day it is made for the freshest texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 35