Description
Creamy Ricotta Dip with a drizzle of sweet and spicy hot honey, perfect for snacks, appetizers, or brunch spreads.
Ingredients
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons honey
1–2 teaspoons chili-infused honey (adjust for heat preference)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Fresh herbs for garnish (thyme, rosemary, or chives)
Crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetables for serving
Instructions
1. Place ricotta cheese in a small serving bowl and smooth the surface.
2. Combine regular honey with chili-infused honey and drizzle over the ricotta.
3. Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and lemon zest over the top.
4. Add fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or chives for garnish.
5. Serve immediately with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
Adjust chili-infused honey for desired spiciness.
Fold in cream cheese for extra creaminess.
Add smoked paprika or crushed red pepper flakes for a smoky twist.
Maple syrup can replace honey for sweetness variation.
Use as a topping for crostini or flatbreads with figs or roasted grapes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Brunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg