🍅 Hot Honey Tomato Ricotta Dip
📝 Description
This Hot Honey Tomato Ricotta Dip is creamy, savory, and slightly sweet with a gentle spicy kick. Silky ricotta is layered with juicy roasted tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, then finished with a drizzle of hot honey that melts into every bite. It’s the kind of appetizer that feels fancy but is incredibly easy—perfect with toasted bread, crackers, or even as a spread in sandwiches.
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1½ cups ricotta cheese (whole milk for best texture)
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried oregano or thyme
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼–½ tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
- Optional: zest of ½ lemon
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Roast the Tomatoes
- Preheat oven to 200°C
- Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano
- Spread on a baking tray
- Roast for 20–25 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized
2. Make Hot Honey
- Warm honey gently in a small pan
- Stir in chili flakes
- Let it infuse for a minute, then set aside
3. Prepare the Ricotta Base
- In a bowl, whisk ricotta until smooth and creamy
- Add a pinch of salt and optional lemon zest for brightness
4. Assemble the Dip
- Spread whipped ricotta onto a serving dish
- Spoon roasted tomatoes over the top
- Drizzle generously with hot honey
5. Finish & Serve
- Sprinkle fresh basil on top
- Add a little extra olive oil if desired
- Serve warm or at room temperature
💡 Tips for Best Flavor
- Use whole milk ricotta for creaminess
- Don’t skip roasting—it deepens tomato flavor
- Adjust chili flakes based on spice preference
- Serve with toasted sourdough, naan, or crackers
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I make it ahead of time?
A: Yes! Roast tomatoes and prepare ricotta separately, then assemble before serving.
Q: What if I don’t have ricotta?
A: You can substitute with cream cheese (softened) or whipped cottage cheese.
Q: Is it very spicy?
A: No, it’s mildly spicy. Adjust chili flakes to your taste.
Q: Can I use store-bought hot honey?
A: Absolutely—it saves time and works perfectly.