Hot Honey Whipped Ricotta Dip with Pears
Pears offer the ideal counterpoint to the rich, savory, and spicy flavors of the hot honey whipped ricotta, creating a balanced and deeply satisfying bite. Their subtle sweetness and delicate flavor profile allow the bold notes of the honey, lemon zest, and thyme to shine through without competing.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2-3 red + green anjou pears sliced
- 15 oz Ricotta
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt, or flaky sea salt
- 2 Tbsp Hot honey
- 2 tsp Lemon zest
- 1 tsp Thyme chopped
Instructions
- Place the ricotta, salt, and olive oil into a food processor blend on high for 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides half way through until the ricotta is smooth, creamy and fluffy.
- Spread the ricotta in a shallow bowl and drizzle 2 tablespoons of the hot honey overtop. Garnish with the thyme and lemon zest. Optional: Use a toothpick or the back of a spoon to swirl the top.
- Add the bowl to a platter with the sliced red and green anjou pears. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 336mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 0.4mg