Hot Honey Cream Cheese Dip – Sweet, Spicy, & Seriously Addictive Recipe
This Hot Honey Cream Cheese Dip is a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and creamy flavors, ideal for parties or casual snacking. Featuring softened cream cheese drizzled with warm, spicy honey and topped with crunchy nuts and optional chili flakes or fresh herbs, this dip is seriously addictive and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 1 8 oz block cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp chopped pecans, walnuts, or pistachios (optional)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes or fresh thyme (optional garnish)
- Crackers, pretzels, or sliced apples for dipping
Homemade Hot Honey (Optional)
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prep the Cream Cheese: Place the softened cream cheese on a small serving plate or shallow bowl. Use a spoon to shape or slightly spread it evenly, creating a smooth surface for the honey topping.
- Warm the Hot Honey: Gently heat the store-bought or homemade hot honey in the microwave for 10–15 seconds until it becomes just pourable without being too hot.
- Drizzle and Top: Generously pour the warm hot honey over the cream cheese. Sprinkle chopped nuts and optionally add a pinch of red pepper flakes or fresh thyme to enhance both flavor and presentation.
- Serve Immediately: Arrange crackers, pretzels, or apple slices around the dip and enjoy while the honey remains warm and flowing.
Notes
- For a homemade hot honey, gently warm honey and stir in red pepper flakes, letting it infuse for a few minutes before using.
- Use nuts of your choice or leave them out for a nut-free dip.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your preference for spice.
- This dip pairs wonderfully with sweet and savory dippers alike.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and temperature of the honey drizzle.
Keywords: hot honey cream cheese dip, spicy honey dip, sweet and spicy dip, easy appetizer, cream cheese dip
