Description
This Whipped Feta Crostini with Hot Honey is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired appetizer featuring creamy, tangy whipped feta spread over crispy toasted baguette slices, drizzled with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. Perfect for parties or an elegant snack, this easy-to-make recipe combines baking and blending to achieve a mouthwatering balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Feta Spread
- 6 ounces feta cheese
- ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish and Topping
- ¼ cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- Chopped fresh thyme or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Toast Baguette: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Arrange the sliced baguette rounds on a baking sheet in a single layer. Lightly brush each slice with olive oil to ensure crispiness and golden color. Toast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the bread is golden and crisp.
- Prepare Whipped Feta Mixture: While the baguette is toasting, combine the feta cheese, softened cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest (if using), and black pepper in a food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides for even blending.
- Assemble Crostini: Once the baguette slices are toasted and slightly cooled, spread a generous layer of the whipped feta mixture onto each crostini. Drizzle each with hot honey to add a sweet and spicy kick. If desired, sprinkle chopped fresh thyme or chives on top for an added layer of fresh flavor and color.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the crostini right away to ensure the bread remains crisp and the flavors are at their freshest. Enjoy as a party appetizer or a sophisticated snack.
Notes
- To make homemade hot honey, gently heat ¼ cup honey with ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes over low heat. Let it steep for 5 to 10 minutes to infuse the spice, then strain the mixture if a smoother texture is preferred.
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese and use a suitable dairy-free feta substitute.
- These crostini are best served fresh but can be prepared a few hours ahead by toasting the bread and storing the whipped feta mixture separately in the refrigerator.
- If you prefer less heat, adjust the amount of red pepper flakes in the hot honey accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
