Honey Cinnamon Ricotta Dip

Sep 2, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Sweet dips Origin: Madagascar Vanilla: Extract Easy

Bowl of honey cinnamon ricotta dip with brioche, pretzels and fruit

A scoopable honey cinnamon ricotta dip for dipping sweet breads, pretzels, and fruit. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 1 1/2 cups (8 servings).

Prep 10 min

Cook —

Total 10 min

Servings 8

Diet —

Ingredients

Adjust yield

servings

1.0 cup (246.0 g)whole-milk ricotta, drained if watery
2.0 tbsp (42.0 g)honey
½ tspground cinnamon
½ tsp (2.5 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
⅛ tspfine sea salt

Make it at home

As an Amazon Associate, VanillaGoods earns from qualifying purchases. We only suggest tools that fit this recipe.

Instructions

Beat the ricotta on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
Add the honey, ground cinnamon, vanilla, and salt and beat until evenly blended.
Spoon into a serving bowl.
Serve with brioche or challah cubes, pretzel bites, graham crackers, or sliced fruit.

Tips

Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make honey cinnamon ricotta dip?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep. It makes about 1 1/2 cups (8 servings).

How should I store honey cinnamon ricotta dip?

Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

71 Calories / serving

4.0g Fat

5.4g Carbs

3.4g Protein

4.4g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~568 cal · 32g fat · 43g carbs · 27g protein · 35g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 71 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 13 min·0.8 mi·~1500 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 10 min·0.5 mi·~1000 steps
Moderate cycling 7 min·1.4 mi
Swimming laps 10 min
Jogging 7 min·0.6 mi·~1100 steps
Stair climbing 7 min·~650 steps
Dancing 12 min
Bodyweight circuit training 7 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 16 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.