Creamy Feta & Ricotta Dip with Spicy Honey Drizzle
An invitingly delicious dip that combines creamy textures and contrasting flavors, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 ounces creamy feta cheese, crumbled
- 3.5 ounces full-fat ricotta cheese
- 1.5 ounces full-fat sour cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 5 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon pure olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
- Chopped chives for topping (optional)
- 1 teaspoon za’atar for topping
- 1 teaspoon black and white sesame seeds for topping
- Pita chips, naan, or raw veggies for serving
Instructions
- Ensure the feta, ricotta, and sour cream are at room temperature.
- Combine the crumbled feta, ricotta, and sour cream in a food processor. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in honey, lemon juice, and crushed red chili flakes.
- Spoon the whipped feta into a serving bowl and drizzle with the spicy honey mixture.
- Serve with pita chips, naan, or raw veggies.
Notes
For a smooth dip, ensure cheese is at room temperature. Adjust flavors as you go and consider doubling the recipe for larger gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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