Quick Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey and Garlic
Prepare this creamy, impressive ricotta dip in minutes. It balances savory garlic with a sweet and spicy hot honey drizzle, making it the best ricotta dip for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese, drained if very wet
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced very finely
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons hot honey (or regular honey plus a pinch of red pepper flakes)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the drained ricotta cheese, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper into a food processor or a high-powered blender.
- Process the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until the dip is completely smooth, light, and airy.
- Transfer the whipped ricotta dip to a shallow serving bowl. Use the back of a spoon to create swirls or a well in the center.
- Drizzle the hot honey evenly over the top of the dip.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves, if using.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables for an easy appetizer recipe.
Notes
- For the creamiest texture, ensure your ricotta is well-drained before blending. Press it gently between paper towels if necessary.
- If you do not have a food processor, you can use a hand mixer, but this may take slightly longer to achieve the light, whipped consistency.
- This dip is excellent as a savory ricotta spread or a light cheese dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 55