Description
A playful twist on appetizers, this dish combines velvety ricotta whipped with citrus and herbs, then finished with a sweet‑heat honey topping and crunchy nuts. Perfect for entertaining!
Ingredients
Scale
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Ricotta Base
- 2 cups (about 475 g) whole‑milk ricotta
- Zest of ½ lemon
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp extra‑virgin olive oil
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Spicy Honey Topping
- ¼ cup runny honey
- 1 tsp hot sauce (such as sriracha or your favorite)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Garnish
- 1–2 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
- ¼ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- To Serve
- Assorted crackers, crostini, or crispbread
Instructions
- Whip Up the Ricotta
- In a blender or food processor, combine ricotta, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Process on high until the mixture is silky and smooth, about 1–2 minutes.
- Transfer the whipped ricotta to a shallow serving bowl.
- Mix the Honey Drizzle
- In a small dish, stir together the honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes until well blended.
- Adjust heat by adding more or fewer pepper flakes, if desired.
- Bring It All Together
- Spoon the spicy honey evenly over the ricotta.
- Scatter chopped walnuts and sprinkle minced rosemary on top for a pop of texture and aroma.
- Serve & Savor
- Arrange your favorite crackers or toasted baguette slices around the bowl.
- Encourage guests to load each bite with creamy ricotta, a swirl of honey, and a bit of walnut crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
Nutrition
- Calories: 1300
- Fat: 80
- Carbohydrates: 105
- Protein: 30