Hot Honey Ricotta Garlic Bread (Printable)

Crispy baguette with creamy ricotta-garlic spread and spicy-sweet honey drizzle

# 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

# Method:

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 if using. 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, or until cheese is lightly golden and bread edges are crisp.
05 - While bread bakes, warm honey in a small saucepan 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 individual pieces and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under thirty minutes, making it perfect for those moments when you need to impress without hours of prep.
  • The contrast between creamy ricotta, crispy bread, and spicy-sweet honey creates an addiction you won't see coming.
  • It's vegetarian, elegant enough for guests, yet casual enough to eat standing up in your kitchen at midnight.
02 -
  • Room-temperature ricotta spreads like butter, but cold ricotta from the fridge will tear your bread—pull yours out thirty minutes before cooking and your life becomes easier.
  • The hot honey is best applied right after the bread leaves the oven because the warmth helps it seep into the cheese and bread rather than just sitting on top as a sticky layer.
03 -
  • Toast the baguette halves for two minutes before spreading if your bread isn't already crispy enough—it prevents sogginess and ensures that satisfying crunch even after the ricotta melts slightly.
  • Make the ricotta spread ahead and refrigerate it; bringing it out fifteen minutes before baking ensures it spreads evenly and the flavors have time to meld.
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