Description
This Sweet and Spicy Whipped Feta Crostini with Hot Honey Magic is a delightful appetizer combining creamy whipped feta, a touch of sweetness from honey, and a kick of heat from red pepper flakes, served on perfectly toasted baguette slices and finished with a drizzle of hot honey for an irresistible flavor contrast.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz feta cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Baguette
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Finishing Touch
- Hot honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare the baguette slices for toasting.
- Blend Cheese: In a food processor or blender, combine the feta cheese and cream cheese. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring a perfect consistency for spreading.
- Add Flavor: Mix in the honey and red pepper flakes to the whipped cheese and blend again until all ingredients are thoroughly combined, infusing the mixture with sweetness and spice.
- Prepare Baguette: Brush each baguette slice lightly with olive oil on both sides. This will help achieve a crisp golden texture when baked.
- Bake Slices: Place the brushed baguette slices on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crunchy.
- Assemble Crostini: Spread a generous amount of the whipped feta mixture onto each toasted baguette slice, covering them evenly.
- Drizzle Honey: Finish by drizzling hot honey over the crostini, adding a sweet, spicy glaze that enhances the overall flavor.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a perfect appetizer or snack that combines creamy, sweet, spicy, and crispy elements.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese and feta for the creamiest texture.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste if you prefer a milder or spicier kick.
- Hot honey can be substituted with regular honey mixed with a pinch of cayenne pepper if unavailable.
- Serve crostini fresh to maintain bread crispiness.
- For a vegan version, replace feta and cream cheese with vegan cheese alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: whipped feta, crostini, hot honey, appetizer, spicy, sweet, Mediterranean, easy recipe
