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Spicy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey

A creamy and spicy ricotta dip drizzled with sweet hot honey, perfect for entertaining.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dip Ingredients
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk or part-skim
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Topping Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Dip
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, olive oil, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Dip
  1. Transfer the ricotta mixture to a serving dish.
  2. Drizzle the hot honey over the top of the dip.
  3. Sprinkle with chopped parsley for garnish.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately with crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

This dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Just add the hot honey and parsley before serving.

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