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Spicy Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey

A creamy and flavorful appetizer that combines fresh ricotta cheese with zesty lemon juice and spicy elements like chili flakes and hot sauce, topped with sweet honey.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 lemon grated zest
  • 1/2 lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • a dash black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup runny honey
  • 1 teaspoon spicy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed chili flakes
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons freshly chopped rosemary
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Method
 

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Start by measuring out all your ingredients for ease of preparation. Gather your fresh ricotta cheese, lemon zest, and juice along with olive oil, honey, hot sauce, chili flakes, rosemary, and walnuts.
  2. Mix the Base: In a mixing bowl, combine the fresh ricotta cheese, grated lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Use a spatula or fork to mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add Sweetness and Spice: Drizzle in the runny honey and add your chosen spicy sauce along with crushed chili flakes into the ricotta mixture. Stir gently until well combined.
  4. Finish It Off: Fold in freshly chopped rosemary and chopped walnuts for added flavor and texture.
  5. Serve Immediately or Chill: Transfer your Spicy Ricotta Dip into a serving bowl and drizzle additional hot honey on top before serving. Alternatively, refrigerate for up to an hour if you prefer it chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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