Description
This Spicy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey is a flavorful and creamy appetizer perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying as a snack. The combination of spicy sauce, chili flakes, and hot honey adds a delicious kick to the smooth ricotta base.
Ingredients
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Main Dip:
- 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese (around 475g)
- Grated zest from half a lemon
- Juice from half a lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- A dash of black pepper
Hot Honey Topping:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup runny honey
- 1 teaspoon spicy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed chili flakes
- 1 to 2 teaspoons freshly chopped rosemary
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Main Dip: In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth.
- Make the Hot Honey Topping: In a separate small saucepan, heat olive oil, honey, spicy sauce, chili flakes, and rosemary. Cook until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened.
- Assemble the Dip: Pour the hot honey topping over the ricotta dip. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts for added crunch.
- Serve: Enjoy the Spicy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey with your favorite crackers or sliced veggies.
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness of the dip by adding more or less spicy sauce and chili flakes.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with additional herbs or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg