Sweet and Spicy Whipped Feta Crostini with Hot Honey Recipe
This Sweet and Spicy Whipped Feta Crostini with Hot Honey Bliss is a delightful appetizer combining creamy whipped feta and cream cheese with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes and a sweet drizzle of honey. Toasted baguette slices provide the perfect crunchy base, making it an ideal party snack or elegant starter ready in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 8 ounces Feta Cheese (crumbled; goat cheese or cream cheese can be substituted for a milder flavor)
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese (softened; vegan cream cheese can be used for dairy-free option)
Spices and Sweetener
- 2 tablespoons Honey (regular honey mixed with hot sauce or cayenne pepper for a spicy twist)
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (adjust to taste)
Bread and Oil
- 1 large Baguette (fresh for best texture)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for toasting the crostini slices.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese and softened cream cheese. Use a mixer or food processor to blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add Sweet and Spicy Flavors: Stir in the honey and red pepper flakes into the cheese mixture and blend again to evenly distribute the flavors, creating a balanced sweet and spicy whipped spread.
- Slice and Prepare Baguette: Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Lightly brush each slice with olive oil to ensure a golden crisp texture when baked.
- Toast Bread: Arrange the olive oil brushed slices on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes or until the bread is golden and crispy.
- Assemble Crostini: Remove the toasted baguette slices from the oven. Spread a generous amount of the whipped feta mixture on each slice.
- Finish with Hot Honey Drizzle: Drizzle extra hot honey (honey mixed with hot sauce or cayenne) over the crostini for an added burst of flavor and heat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute goat cheese or cream cheese for the feta if you prefer a milder taste.
- To make the hot honey drizzle, mix honey with a small amount of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to taste.
- For a dairy-free version, use vegan cream cheese and vegan feta alternatives.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spice level to your liking.
- Fresh baguette slices work best for a crispy texture; stale bread will not toast as nicely.
- Serve crostini immediately after assembling to keep the bread crisp.
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