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A creamy ricotta dip drizzled generously with hot honey, served in a ceramic bowl.

Spicy Garlic Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey

This warm and creamy ricotta dip, infused with spicy garlic and drizzled with hot honey, is perfect for entertaining or a cozy night in. Serve with crusty bread or crackers for a delicious appetizer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Oven-safe dish
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 15 ounces Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese (425g)
  • 3 tablespoons Hot Honey (or more to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fleur de Sel or Flaky Sea Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Chives finely chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 clove Garlic finely minced
  • Crusty Bread or Crackers For serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Spoon the ricotta cheese into a small, shallow oven-safe dish.
  • Combine olive oil and minced garlic, then drizzle over the ricotta.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  • Drizzle hot honey generously over the warm ricotta.
  • Season with fresh black pepper and flaky sea salt.
  • Garnish with finely chopped fresh chives.
  • Serve warm with crusty bread, crackers, or your preferred dippers.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic oil. This dip is best served warm, straight from the oven.