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Delicious Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey

Delicious Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey and Walnuts Recipe

This Delicious Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey is creamy, sweet, and savory, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh ricotta
  • 0.5 pieces lemon (zested)
  • 0.5 pieces lemon (juiced)
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 pinch ground pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 cups liquid honey
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes
  • 1-2 tsp fresh minced rosemary
  • 0.25 cups chopped walnuts

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. In a food processor or high-speed blender, add the ricotta, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Spread the whipped ricotta in a shallow bowl and set aside.
  3. Mix together the liquid honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes until combined. Drizzle the honey mixture over the ricotta and then top with chopped walnuts and minced rosemary.
  4. Serve with crackers or crostini and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Feel free to swap out walnuts for pecans or leave them out if you're not a fan. Adjust heat level by adding more or less hot sauce and chili flakes to taste.

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