Description
This Hot Honey Whipped Ricotta recipe features creamy whole milk ricotta blended with garlic and olive oil, served with crispy fried bread slices and drizzled with spicy, sweet hot honey. Garnished with fresh rosemary, this dish creates a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and heat, ideal as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Fried Bread:
- 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 bread slices, cut into 2 diagonal pieces
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt (for bread)
For the Whipped Ricotta:
- 16 oz. whole milk ricotta (such as Luizi)
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt (for ricotta)
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (to blend into ricotta)
For Garnish:
- 3 tbsp. hot honey
- 1 tsp. coarsely chopped fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Fry the Bread: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 4 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil. Carefully place the bread pieces into the oil and fry until they are golden brown on each side, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium if the bread starts to darken too quickly. Transfer the fried bread to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Repeat Frying: Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, then fry the remaining bread pieces using the same method. Once all the bread is fried, sprinkle it evenly with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt to season.
- Prepare the Whipped Ricotta: In a food processor, combine the whole milk ricotta, grated garlic, and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. With the motor running on low speed, slowly stream in the remaining 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil to incorporate it fully, creating a light and airy texture.
- Plate and Garnish: Transfer the whipped ricotta to a serving bowl. Using the back of a spoon, spread the ricotta around the bowl in swirls and dollops to create an inviting presentation. Drizzle the surface generously with hot honey and sprinkle the chopped fresh rosemary on top for an aromatic finish.
Notes
- Use good-quality whole milk ricotta for the creamiest whipped texture.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey to control the sweetness and heat level.
- For a milder garlic flavor, roast the garlic before blending.
- This dish is best served fresh to maintain crispiness of the fried bread.
- Make sure to use fresh rosemary for the best aroma and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: whipped ricotta, hot honey, fried bread, appetizer, Italian, creamy cheese spread, garlic ricotta, fresh rosemary
