Hot Honey Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip
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Hot Honey Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip
Description
Hot Honey Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip combines the tangy creaminess of full-fat cottage cheese with the sweetness and mild heat of hot honey. Blended until smooth with olive oil, it creates a light, fluffy texture that is richer and silkier than cottage cheese alone. Topped with a drizzle of hot honey, fresh basil leaves, roasted salted pistachios, and fresh cracked black pepper, it offers a contrast of spicy, fresh, and crunchy notes in each bite.
The dip is assembled by processing the main ingredients until smooth, then garnishing right before serving to preserve texture and freshness. It pairs well with pita chips or crisp vegetables, making it a practical appetizer or snack with an interesting flavor interplay.
The quick preparation makes it suitable for last-minute entertaining or a simple addition to casual gatherings. Serving immediately ensures the best texture and flavor balance between the creamy base and crunchy toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 oz container cottage cheese I used Good Culture 4%, full fat
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil plus more for serving
- 1 Tablespoon hot honey plus more for serving
- black pepper for serving, fresh, cracked
- pistachios for serving, roasted, salted, chopped
- basil for serving, fresh
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, olive oil and hot honey to a food processor.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy (about 1-2 minutes). You might have to stop a few times throughout to scrape the sides down.
- Scoop whipped cottage cheese into a shallow bowl or on a small plate and top with a drizzle of hot honey, olive oil, crack of black pepper, fresh basil and chopped pistachios.
- Serve immediately with pita chips.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 239mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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