Whipped Ricotta with Fried Garlic, Rosemary, and Hot Honey

Ingredients 

• 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese

• 1–2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 3–4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying garlic)

• 1 sprig fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp chopped)

• 2–3 tbsp hot honey (Mike's is fire but the regular isn't even spicy)

• Crackers or toasted bread to go with it

  
  

Instructions

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     • In a food processor or mixing bowl, combine ricotta, olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper.

     • Blend for 1–2 minutes (or whisk vigorously by hand but this takes so long to get it smooth ngl) until ultra smooth and fluffy.

     • Taste and adjust seasoning.

     
     

  2. Fry the Garlic and Rosemary:

     
     

     • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a small pan over medium-low heat.

     • Add sliced garlic and rosemary sprig (or chopped rosemary).

     • Cook gently, swirling occasionally, until garlic turns golden and crisp — about 3–5 minutes.

     • Take the oil off the heat and save it, or just take the garlic out if you don't want the olive oil

     
     

  3. Assemble:

     
     

     • Spread whipped ricotta on a plate or shallow bowl.

     • Drizzle generously with hot honey.

     • Scatter fried garlic and rosemary on top (+ oil)

     • Finish with flaky salt, if desired.