Sweet and Spicy Whipped Feta Crostini with Hot Honey Magic
Sweet and Spicy Whipped Feta Crostini with Hot Honey Magic made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- French baguette sliced into 1/2-inch rounds (about 20 slices)
- Hot honey for drizzling
- Fresh herbs such as thyme or chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the sliced baguette on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Drizzle the baguette slices with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
- In a food processor, combine the crumbled feta, cream cheese, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice.
- Process until the mixture is smooth and creamy, then taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Spread the whipped feta generously over each baked crostini.
- Drizzle the hot honey over the whipped feta on each crostini, and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the wonderful blend of flavors!