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Creamy Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey and Walnuts

Overhead view of creamy whipped ricotta dip swirled in a white bowl, topped with honey and candied walnuts.
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Make this luxurious, creamy whipped ricotta dip in minutes. It is topped with spicy hot honey and toasted walnuts for a perfect sweet and savory party appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese, drained if watery
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup hot honey (or regular honey plus a pinch of red pepper flakes)
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Drain the ricotta cheese in a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl for at least 10 minutes to remove excess liquid.
  2. Place the drained ricotta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the bowl of a food processor.
  3. Process the mixture until it is completely smooth and light, scraping down the sides as needed. This usually takes 2 to 3 minutes. You want a fluffy, airy texture.
  4. Transfer the whipped ricotta to a shallow serving bowl. Use the back of a spoon to create a slight well or swirl on the surface.
  5. Drizzle the hot honey evenly over the top of the dip.
  6. Sprinkle the toasted walnuts over the honey. Garnish with small sprigs of fresh rosemary, if you are using them.
  7. Serve immediately with crostini, pita bread, or vegetable sticks for dipping.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use high-quality, whole milk ricotta. If you do not have a food processor, you can use a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, but processing yields the fluffiest result.
  • To toast walnuts, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often until fragrant. Watch them closely to prevent burning.
  • If you prefer a savory dip instead of sweet and spicy, skip the hot honey and top with roasted garlic, flaky sea salt, and fresh basil.
  • This dip is excellent as a topping for ricotta toast; use it as a base layer before adding fruit or savory toppings.

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