Creamy Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey and Walnuts
Make this quick, creamy whipped ricotta dip topped with spicy hot honey and crunchy walnuts. It is an easy, no-bake appetizer perfect for parties or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese, drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup hot honey (or regular honey with a pinch of red pepper flakes)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pistachios
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the drained ricotta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, 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 to a shallow serving bowl and spread it evenly.
- Drizzle the hot honey over the top of the ricotta.
- Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the honey.
- Garnish with small sprigs of fresh rosemary, if using.
- Serve immediately with crackers, crostini, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- If you do not have a food processor, you can use a high-powered blender or a stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Whip until very smooth.
- To drain the ricotta, place it in a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter over a bowl for at least 30 minutes. This step prevents a watery dip.
- For a savory version, skip the hot honey and top with roasted garlic, fresh herbs like thyme, and a drizzle of good quality olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 35