Description
Delight in this Sweet and Spicy Whipped Feta Crostini featuring creamy whipped feta cheese topped with a warm, spicy honey drizzle. Toasted baguette slices provide the perfect crunchy base for this Mediterranean-American appetizer, balanced by the sweetness of honey and the heat from red pepper flakes and cayenne. Ideal as a festive snack or elegant starter.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- Olive oil, for brushing
Whipped Feta
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Hot Honey
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
Garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Flaky sea salt, for finishing
Instructions
- Toast the Baguette: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Arrange the baguette slices evenly on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil. Toast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the slices are golden brown and crisp.
- Make the Whipped Feta: In a food processor, combine the crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Blend until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well incorporated.
- Prepare the Hot Honey: In a small saucepan set over low heat, combine honey, crushed red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Warm gently for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to meld flavors. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to infuse for a few minutes.
- Assemble the Crostini: Spread a generous amount of the whipped feta over each toasted baguette slice. Drizzle with the warm hot honey. Finish by sprinkling chopped fresh parsley and flaky sea salt on top to taste.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the crostini fresh and warm for the best texture and flavor combination.
Notes
- You can prepare both the whipped feta and the hot honey in advance, storing them separately until ready to use.
- For an added crunch and nutty flavor, sprinkle crushed pistachios or toasted walnuts over the assembled crostini.
- Adjust the spice level to taste by varying the amount of cayenne pepper and crushed red pepper flakes in the hot honey.
