Sweet and Spicy Whipped Feta Crostini with Hot Honey Recipe
This Sweet and Spicy Whipped Feta Crostini with Hot Honey Magic is a delightful appetizer featuring creamy whipped feta combined with honey and red pepper flakes for a perfect balance of sweetness and heat. Served on toasted baguette slices and drizzled with hot honey, it offers a sophisticated yet easy-to-make starter that’s sure to impress guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 12 crostini 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Whipped Feta Mixture
- 8 oz feta cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Baguette and Topping
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 baguette, sliced
- Hot honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for toasting the baguette slices.
- Blend Cheeses: In a blender or food processor, combine the feta cheese and cream cheese. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Honey and Spice: Add the honey and red pepper flakes to the blended cheese mixture. Blend again until all ingredients are thoroughly combined, creating a sweet and spicy whipped feta.
- Prepare Baguette: Brush each slice of baguette with olive oil to ensure a golden, crisp texture when baked.
- Bake Baguette: Arrange the oiled baguette slices on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the slices are golden and toasted.
- Assemble Crostini: Spread a generous amount of the whipped feta mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.
- Drizzle and Serve: Drizzle hot honey over the crostini just before serving to add a warm, sweet, and spicy finish.
Notes
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- This whipped feta mixture can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Keywords: whipped feta, crostini, appetizer, hot honey, spicy, sweet, feta cheese, baked baguette, easy appetizer
