Sweet and Spicy Whipped Feta Crostini with Hot Honey Recipe
Delight your taste buds with Sweet and Spicy Whipped Feta Crostini featuring a creamy blend of whipped feta and cream cheese, balanced by the sweetness of honey and the kick of red pepper flakes. Toasted baguette slices provide a crispy base, finished with a drizzle of hot honey for an irresistible appetizer or snack.
- 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
Flavorings
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
For Toasting
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 baguette, sliced
Finishing Touch
- Hot honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for toasting the baguette slices.
- Whip the cheeses: In a food processor or blender, combine the feta cheese and cream cheese and blend until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Add sweet and spicy elements: Add honey and red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture and blend again until all ingredients are well incorporated, giving a sweet yet spicy flavor profile.
- Prepare the baguette slices: Brush each baguette slice evenly with olive oil to ensure crispiness and flavor when baked.
- Bake the baguette slices: Place the oiled slices on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until they are golden and crisp.
- Assemble the crostini: Spread a generous amount of the whipped feta mixture on each toasted baguette slice.
- Finish with hot honey: Drizzle hot honey over the crostini for a delightful sweet heat just before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat feta and cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for desired spiciness.
- Baguette slices can be toasted in a toaster oven if preferred.
- Hot honey can be homemade by infusing honey with chili flakes or purchased pre-made.
- Serve immediately for the best texture; the crostini can get soggy if left too long.
Keywords: whipped feta, crostini, hot honey, appetizer, spicy, sweet and spicy, easy snack
