Whipped Feta Crostini with Hot Honey Recipe
Whipped Feta Crostini with Hot Honey is a delightful appetizer featuring creamy whipped feta blended with cream cheese and lemon juice, served on crispy toasted baguette slices and drizzled with warm, spicy honey infused with red pepper flakes. This dish balances savory, creamy, sweet, and spicy flavors, perfect for entertaining or a flavorful snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 crostini 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cheese Spread
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Crostini
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Hot Honey
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2–1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to heat preference)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for toasting the baguette slices.
- Toast Crostini: Arrange the sliced baguette rounds on a baking sheet. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the slices turn golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Prepare Whipped Feta: In a food processor, combine the crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Once blended, chill the whipped feta until ready to use.
- Make Hot Honey: In a small saucepan, warm the honey together with the red pepper flakes over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let the mixture infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. For a clear honey, strain out the pepper flakes if desired.
- Assemble Crostini: Spread a spoonful of the chilled whipped feta onto each toasted crostini. Drizzle generously with the warm hot honey. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of creamy, spicy, and sweet flavors.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes in the hot honey to suit your preferred spice level.
- For a smoother whipped feta, ensure the cream cheese is well softened before blending.
- The whipped feta spread can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- To keep crostini crunchy, toast them just before serving.
- If desired, garnish crostini with fresh herbs such as thyme or oregano to add extra flavor and visual appeal.
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