Sweet and Spicy Whipped Feta Crostini with Hot Honey
These crostini feature a creamy whipped feta spread topped with chopped pecans and a drizzle of homemade hot honey, offering a harmonious blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 crostini 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Hot Honey:
- ½ cup honey
- ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ tablespoon hot sauce (such as Sriracha)
- 1½ teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the Whipped Feta:
- 4 ounces feta cheese crumbles
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- ¼ cup cottage cheese
For Assembly:
- 24 toasted baguette slices, bagel chips, or crackers
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 3–4 sprigs fresh rosemary, torn
Instructions
- Prepare the Hot Honey:
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat over low heat until it just begins to simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Make the Whipped Feta:
- In a food processor, combine feta cheese crumbles, cream cheese, and cottage cheese.
- Pulse until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Transfer to a small bowl.
- Assemble the Crostini:
- Spread a generous amount of whipped feta onto each toasted baguette slice.
- Arrange on a serving platter.
- Sprinkle with chopped pecans and torn rosemary.
- Drizzle with the prepared hot honey.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately and enjoy the blend of flavors.