# Components:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 ½ cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
02 - 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - ¼ cup heavy cream
→ Hot Honey
04 - ⅓ cup honey
05 - 1 to 2 teaspoons sriracha or similar hot sauce, to taste
06 - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
→ Flavorings & Seasonings
07 - 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
08 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
09 - ½ teaspoon lemon zest
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ To Serve
12 - Crostini, crackers, or fresh vegetables
13 - Fresh herbs such as chives, basil, or thyme, chopped (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes. Warm gently for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not boil. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
02 - Using a food processor or hand mixer, blend ricotta, cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
03 - Transfer the whipped ricotta mixture to a shallow serving bowl. Create a swirl pattern on the surface using the back of a spoon.
04 - Drizzle the warm hot honey generously over the ricotta, swirling it in to create a marbled effect.
05 - Optionally sprinkle with fresh herbs. Serve immediately alongside crostini, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
