Save A luscious, creamy ricotta dip swirled with sweet, spicy hot honey—perfect for spreading on crostini or serving with fresh veggies.
The first time I made this whipped ricotta dip, it became an instant hit with friends at our weekend get-together. Everyone was wowed by the hot honey swirl that gave each bite a unique flair.
Ingredients
- Whole-milk ricotta cheese: 1 ½ cups (375 g)
- Cream cheese: 2 oz (60 g), softened
- Heavy cream: ¼ cup (60 ml)
- Honey: ⅓ cup (80 ml)
- Hot sauce: 1–2 tsp, to taste
- Red pepper flakes: ½ tsp
- Garlic clove: 1 small, finely grated
- Extra-virgin olive oil: 1 tbsp
- Lemon zest: ½ tsp
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper: To taste
- Crostini, crackers, or fresh vegetables: To serve
- Fresh herbs (e.g., chives, basil, or thyme): Chopped, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the hot honey:
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes. Warm gently for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not boil. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Make the whipped ricotta:
- In a food processor or with a hand mixer, blend ricotta, cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Spoon and swirl:
- Spoon the whipped ricotta into a shallow serving bowl. Using the back of a spoon, create a swirl pattern on the surface.
- Hot honey swirl:
- Drizzle the warm hot honey generously over the ricotta, swirling it in for a marbled effect.
- Garnish and serve:
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately with crostini, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Save This recipe has become a staple at family gatherings. Seeing everyone eagerly scoop up the dip brings me real joy whenever we share a meal together.
Required Tools
Food processor or hand mixer, small saucepan, grater, serving bowl
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (ricotta, cream cheese, and heavy cream). If serving with bread or crackers, gluten may be present—use gluten-free dippers as needed.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 180 calories, 11 g total fat, 15 g carbohydrates, 6 g protein
Save This whipped ricotta dip with hot honey swirl elevates any spread with creamy, tangy flavor. Make it for your next gathering and watch it disappear quickly.
Recipe FAQs
- → How is the hot honey swirl made?
Combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over low heat. Warm gently for 2–3 minutes, then let cool slightly before swirling over the whipped ricotta.
- → Can this be made ahead of time?
You can prepare the ricotta mixture and hot honey separately in advance. Chill the ricotta and rewarm the honey gently before combining just before serving.
- → What are good serving options?
This whipped ricotta pairs well with crostini, crackers, or fresh vegetables like cucumber, carrots, and bell peppers.
- → How can I adjust the spice level?
Modify the amount of hot sauce and red pepper flakes in the honey to suit your preferred heat intensity.
- → Are there suitable substitutions for cream cheese or cream?
Greek yogurt can replace cream cheese or heavy cream for a lighter, tangier texture without sacrificing creaminess.