Hot Honey Ricotta Garlic Bread (Printer-friendly)

Crispy baguette with creamy ricotta-garlic spread and spicy honey finish

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 1 large French baguette, halved lengthwise

→ Ricotta Spread

02 - 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
04 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
05 - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
07 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

→ Hot Honey

10 - 1/4 cup honey
11 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce
12 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, softened butter, minced garlic, Parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth and creamy.
03 - Place halved baguette cut side up on prepared baking sheet. Evenly spread ricotta mixture over both halves.
04 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is lightly golden and bread edges are crisp.
05 - In a small saucepan, warm honey over low heat. Stir in hot sauce and red pepper flakes; heat for 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
06 - Remove bread from oven and immediately drizzle generously with hot honey.
07 - Slice into pieces and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels fancy enough to impress people but comes together in under 30 minutes with zero stress.
  • The hot honey drizzle is the kind of thing that makes people pause mid-bite and ask what just happened to their taste buds.
  • Once you nail this, you'll find yourself making it for every casual dinner or game night because it somehow always feels like a celebration.
02 -
  • The ricotta mixture should be spread thick—don't be shy or restrained because that's where all the decadence comes from.
  • Timing matters for the hot honey drizzle; apply it right when the bread comes out of the oven so the warmth slightly thins and melts it into all the crevices.
  • If you prep the ricotta mixture ahead of time, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before spreading so it's easier to work with.
03 -
  • Use truly softened butter and let your ricotta sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before mixing; both make the spread smoother and more luxurious without any effort.
  • The honey drizzle is the star, so don't skimp on it or make it too mild—that sweet-spicy contrast is what people will actually remember.
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