Description
A delightful combination of the rich, creamy texture of ricotta with a punch of heat and sweetness. Perfect for entertaining or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1–2 tablespoons hot honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and olive oil until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in hot honey and red pepper flakes, adjusting the amount of honey to your desired spice level.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle additional hot honey on top if desired. Garnish with fresh herbs if using. Serve with crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Freshen up with a drizzle of hot honey or red pepper flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg