Creamy Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey
Make this simple, creamy whipped ricotta dip flavored with lemon, herbs, and a drizzle of hot honey. It is a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect 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
Scale
- 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese, drained if very wet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon 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)
- Crusty bread or vegetable sticks for serving
Instructions
- Place the drained ricotta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper into a food processor.
- Process the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until the dip is completely smooth and airy.
- Transfer the whipped ricotta dip to a shallow serving bowl.
- Drizzle the top evenly with the hot honey. Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves, if using.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- If you do not have a food processor, you can use a hand mixer or stand mixer, but you may need to whip longer to achieve a very smooth texture.
- For a baked version, spread the whipped mixture into a small oven-safe dish, top with a little extra olive oil, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes until warm.
- If you prefer a savory dip without sweetness, skip the honey and top with roasted cherry tomatoes and fresh basil instead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 35