Whipped Feta Crostini with Hot Honey Recipe
Whipped Feta Crostini with Hot Honey is a delightful appetizer combining creamy whipped feta and cream cheese atop toasted baguette slices, finished with a drizzle of spicy-sweet hot honey and fresh herbs. This easy-to-make recipe offers a perfect blend of tangy, savory, and sweet flavors with a crisp texture, ideal for entertaining or a flavorful snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 8 crostini 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 8 ounces of feta cheese
- 4 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
Bread and Garnish
- 1 French baguette or your choice of bread, sliced
- Olive oil for brushing
- Hot honey, for drizzling
- Fresh herbs (like thyme or rosemary) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Baguette: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet in a single layer to prepare for toasting.
- Brush with Olive Oil: Lightly brush each slice of bread with olive oil to add flavor and help achieve a golden, crispy texture during baking.
- Toast the Bread: Bake the bread slices for about 5-7 minutes until they are crispy and golden brown, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Make the Whipped Feta: In a mixing bowl, combine feta cheese, softened cream cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Use an electric mixer, whisk, or food processor to blend the ingredients until creamy and smooth.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the whipped feta mixture and adjust seasoning by adding salt, pepper, or more lemon juice to your taste preference.
- Assemble the Crostini: Spread a generous layer of the whipped feta mixture onto each toasted bread slice.
- Drizzle with Hot Honey: Drizzle hot honey over the whipped feta on each crostini to add a spicy, sweet contrast.
- Garnish: Top each crostini with fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to enhance flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier blending and a smoother texture.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey to control the level of sweetness and spice according to your preference.
- You can substitute the French baguette with any crusty bread, such as ciabatta or sourdough.
- For a stronger garlic flavor, consider adding a small amount of fresh minced garlic along with garlic powder.
- The whipped feta can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for convenience.
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