Whipped Ricotta with Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Hot Honey

Name: Whipped Ricotta with Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Hot Honey
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean/Italian Inspired
Ingredients: 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese; 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus more for finishing; 2 tablespoons hot honey (or Franklin Raw Honey); 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste; Flaky sea salt, to taste; Toasted sourdough or baguette slices, for serving

August 3, 2026

Whipped Ricotta with Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Hot Honey Recipe at The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Sometimes the simplest recipes become the ones everyone remembers. This Whipped Ricotta with Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Hot Honey is creamy, light, and packed with flavor, making it the perfect appetizer for everything from casual get-togethers to elegant dinner parties.

The secret is finishing it with a generous drizzle of our Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Our premium EVOO adds bright, grassy notes and a peppery finish that perfectly balances the creamy ricotta and sweet heat of the hot honey. Every bite is rich, silky, and full of fresh Mediterranean flavor.

Serve it with warm toasted sourdough, crackers, or fresh vegetables, and watch it disappear. It's one of those effortless recipes that feels gourmet but comes together in just minutes with a handful of quality ingredients.

If you're looking for a delicious way to experience the incredible flavor of a premium extra virgin olive oil, this is one recipe you'll come back to again and again. Sometimes the best recipes simply let exceptional ingredients shine.

Enjoy!

Whipped Ricotta with Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Hot Honey

The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Servings

6 servings

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Calories

201

Cuisine

Mediterranean/Italian Inspired

Ingredients

15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus more for finishing
2 tablespoons hot honey (or Franklin Raw Honey)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Flaky sea salt, to taste
Toasted sourdough or baguette slices, for serving

Directions

Add the ricotta to a food processor and blend for 1–2 minutes until smooth, light, and fluffy.
Spread the whipped ricotta into a shallow serving bowl, creating soft swirls with the back of a spoon.
Drizzle generously with Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Spoon the hot honey or honey of your choice over the ricotta, allowing it to pool into the swirls.
Sprinkle with fresh thyme, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), flaky sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
Serve immediately with toasted sourdough or baguette slices for dipping and spreading.