Description
When you whip ricotta with garlic, onion, oregano, and sour cream, not only is the flavour incredible, but the texture is silky smooth. Topped with homemade Jalapeño Honey, this dip is cool and spicy at the same time. Serve with your favourite crackers and bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup full-fat sour cream (see notes)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried red chili flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (plus more for garnish, optional)
- 1/4 cup jalapeño honey (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh oregano leaves, for garnish
For Serving:
- Warm bread (pita, crusty bread)
- Crackers
- Vegetable sticks
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the ricotta cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, ground black pepper, and dried red chili flakes (if using) to a blender or food processor.
- Blend or Mix: Blend on medium speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Alternatively, if you prefer a slightly thicker texture or are concerned about the mixture becoming too runny (as some blenders can cause this), vigorously mash and mix the ingredients together in a bowl with a fork or whisk until smooth.
- Transfer to Serving Bowl: Transfer the whipped ricotta mixture from the blender/processor (or mixing bowl) to a serving bowl.
- Create Swirls: Using the back of a teaspoon or a small spatula, smooth out the top of the mixture, creating decorative swooping lines and crevices.
- Add Jalapeño Honey: Spoon or drizzle the jalapeño honey over the whipped ricotta, intentionally allowing it to pool in the crevices you created.
- Garnish: Top with an additional sprinkling of dried red chili flakes and ground black pepper, if desired. Garnish with fresh oregano leaves.
- Serve: Serve immediately with warm bread, crackers, or vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Ricotta: Whole milk ricotta generally provides a creamier result than part-skim.
- Sour Cream: For the best texture and to prevent a watery dip, use full-fat or premium sour cream. Low-fat or fat-free options contain more moisture and may make the dip too runny, especially when blended. Mixing by hand (Method 2 in instructions) is a safer alternative if using lower-fat sour cream or if concerned about thinning.
- Jalapeño Honey: This adds a unique sweet and spicy kick. You can find it pre-made or make your own by infusing honey with jalapeños. Adjust the amount to your heat preference.
- Blending vs. Mixing: Blending creates the smoothest, lightest texture but can sometimes make ricotta mixtures runny. Mixing vigorously by hand yields a slightly denser but still smooth texture and avoids potential thinning issues.
- Storage: Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The texture may change slightly upon chilling.