Sweet and Spicy Whipped Feta Crostini with Hot Honey Magic Recipe
This Sweet and Spicy Whipped Feta Crostini with Hot Honey Magic is a delightful appetizer combining creamy whipped feta with a perfect blend of sweet honey and spicy red pepper flakes, served atop crispy golden baguette slices and finished with a drizzle of hot honey for an extra kick. Perfect for entertaining or a flavorful snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 12 crostini 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending, Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz feta cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
For Crostini
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 baguette, sliced
Finishing Touch
- Hot honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare the baguette slices for toasting.
- Whip Feta and Cream Cheese: Combine the feta cheese and cream cheese in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add Flavorings: Add honey and red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture, then blend again until thoroughly combined, creating a sweet and spicy flavor profile.
- Prepare Baguette: Brush the sliced baguette pieces with olive oil evenly on both sides to ensure they crisp nicely in the oven.
- Bake Baguette Slices: Place the oiled baguette slices on a baking sheet and bake them in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Assemble Crostini: Spread a generous amount of the whipped feta mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.
- Drizzle Hot Honey: Finish each crostini with a drizzle of hot honey for a delightful sweet and spicy kick just before serving.
Notes
- For milder spice, reduce the amount of red pepper flakes or omit them.
- Use good quality hot honey or make your own by infusing honey with chili flakes for best flavor.
- Serve immediately after assembling to keep the baguette slices crisp.
- These crostini pairs well with fresh herbs like thyme or basil for added aroma.
- The whipped feta can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: whipped feta, crostini, hot honey, appetizer, sweet and spicy, Mediterranean, easy snack
