Sweet and Spicy Whipped Feta Crostini with Hot Honey Recipe
This Sweet and Spicy Whipped Feta Crostini with Hot Honey Magic is a delightful appetizer combining creamy whipped feta and cream cheese sweetened with honey and warmed up with red pepper flakes. Toasted baguette slices brushed with olive oil provide the perfect crunchy base, and a drizzle of hot honey adds an irresistible sweet heat finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 12 crostini 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz feta cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Bread and Toppings
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Hot honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for toasting the baguette slices.
- Whip Cheese: In a blender or food processor, combine the feta cheese and cream cheese and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Sweet and Spice: Add honey and red pepper flakes to the cheese blend and pulse again until the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated for a balanced sweet and spicy flavor.
- Prepare Bread: Brush each baguette slice evenly with olive oil to ensure golden, crispy toasts when baked.
- Bake Bread: Arrange the oiled baguette slices on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until they turn golden and crisp.
- Assemble Crostini: Spread a generous layer of the whipped feta mixture over the toasted baguette slices for a creamy contrast to the crunchy base.
- Finish with Hot Honey: Drizzle hot honey over the assembled crostini just before serving to add a luscious, spicy-sweet kick.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- For a vegan alternative, substitute feta and cream cheese with plant-based versions.
- Hot honey can be purchased or made at home by infusing honey with chili flakes.
- Serve immediately after assembling to maintain the crostini’s crisp texture.
Keywords: whipped feta crostini, hot honey, spicy appetizer, Mediterranean appetizer, feta cheese recipe
