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The real hero for my Honeyed Ricotta Crostini recipe is that decadent honeyed ricotta, so I thought it deserved it’s own post! Today, I’m sharing with you not only how to make honeyed ricotta, but all of the delicious ways you can use this decadent spread!

How to Make Honeyed Ricotta, a velvety smooth and sweet dip perfect for so many delicious uses. Today, we’re not only sharing with you how to make it but also several ways to enjoy this gourmet treat.

Honeyed Ricotta Recipe

Honeyed Ricotta is a whipped ricotta cheese dip (or spread) that is sweetened with honey and often enhanced with other ingredients. It is often used as a fruit or veggie dip or used to top anything from sweet brunch items to savory lunch options (like pizza).

My version of honeyed ricotta lends itself generously to the sweet side with vanilla, honey and a hit of lemon zest, but you can spice things up – adding some paprika, or mixing in some herbs. You can swap out the vanilla extract for orange or even rose extract (make sure you use a good quality one, though).

Try my recipe as written and then next time, don’t be afraid to experiment and get a little creative!

Honeyed ricotta is surprisingly versatile – and thank goodness for that because it is lick-the-spoon delicious, so at least I have plenty of excuses to keep making this recipe over and over again!

Two of our favorite ways to enjoy honeyed ricotta - as a fruit dip or as a spread on crunchy crostini

Honeyed Ricotta FAQ

Can I use something else instead of ricotta cheese to make something similar? Yes, in a pinch you can use cottage cheese. First, drain the cottage cheese to remove the excess whey/liquid. Then whip up the curds that remain with a hand mixer before proceeding with this recipe.

You can alternatively make your own ricotta cheese with just whole milk and lemon juice – just be sure to drain it really well before using in this recipe.

How to store honeyed ricotta: Honeyed ricotta can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days without any flavor or texture change. However, you may need to fluff it up or re-whip it after storing.

Can I freeze honeyed ricotta? I don’t recommend freezing things with soft cheeses, like ricotta or cottage cheese, as the texture will often change upon thawing. (That said, it is safe to freeze it.)

Ways to Use Honeyed Ricotta:

Spread on crackers and top with your favorite sweet or savoury toppings
Our Pomegranate & Pistachio Crostini recipe
Use as a vegetable dip – carrots, celery, radishes, broccoli, snap peas, etc.
Use as a topping for waffles, like these Apple Cinnamon Waffles from Kylee Cooks
Fill mini tart shells with the honeyed ricotta and top with berries and more honey
Top Grilled Peaches with a scoop of honeyed ricotta
Use to stuff fried squash blossoms
Spread on toast and top with pears, almonds, and more honey

Check out our quick recipe video to see just how easy it is to make your own honeyed ricotta, and then don’t forget to scroll down to grab your free printable recipe!

composite image of a bowl of honeyed ricotta along with three in-process images showing how to make it

Honeyed Ricotta Ingredients

Ricotta
Honey
Vanilla extract
Lemon zest, to taste

Tip: mix in some herbs, or swap out the flavor extract for a new twist on this classic spread.

Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful

Measuring cups and spoons
Mixing bowl
Wooden spoon
Mason jar with lid (for storing excess)

close-up image of honeyed ricotta in a wooden bowl with apple slices in the background

How to Make Honeyed Ricotta

Strain the ricotta to remove the whey.

Place the ricotta cheese in a large mixing bowl and add in the honey, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.

in-process images of how to make honeyed ricotta

(You may want to add only half of the honey and lemon zest to begin with and just add until it tastes perfect for you.)

Stir all of the ingredients together well, until the ricotta cheese is smooth and the mix-ins are completely incorporated.

You can use immediately or store in the fridge for a day to let the flavors meld and become more pronounced.

Use within a week.

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This Honeyed Ricotta recipe features a whipped ricotta cheese dip sweetened with honey, and then enhanced with lemon zest and vanilla. It’s the perfect dip for fruit, but can also be used as a spread on brunch items, or a fun sweet contrast on savory items like pizza!

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Yield: 15 servings

Honeyed Ricotta

Name: Honeyed Ricotta
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: Appetizer Recipe
Ingredients: 15oz tub ricotta; 2 Tablespoons honey, plus more for garnish; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons lemon zest, to taste

This Honeyed Ricotta recipe features a whipped ricotta cheese dip sweetened with honey, and then enhanced with lemon zest and vanilla. It’s the perfect dip for fruit, but can also be used as a spread on brunch items, or a fun sweet contrast on savory items like pizza!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

15oz tub ricotta
2 Tablespoons honey, plus more for garnish
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons lemon zest, to taste

Instructions

Strain the ricotta to remove the whey.
Place the ricotta cheese in a large mixing bowl and add in the honey, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
(You may want to add only half of the honey and lemon zest to begin with and just add until it tastes perfect for you.)
Stir all of the ingredients together well, until the ricotta cheese is smooth and the mix-ins are completely incorporated.
You can use immediately or store in the fridge for a day to let the flavors meld and become more pronounced.
Use within a week.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 48Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 28mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 3g

Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.