Description
Whipped Feta Crostini with Hot Honey is a delightful appetizer that combines creamy whipped feta, zesty lemon, and a drizzle of spicy honey on crispy baguette slices. Perfect for entertaining or as a fancy snack!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crostini:
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Whipped Feta:
- 8 ounces feta cheese (block-style, not crumbled)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Hot Honey:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Optional Toppings:
- Fresh thyme
- Chopped pistachios or crushed walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and bake until golden and crisp, flipping halfway.
- Make the Whipped Feta: In a food processor, blend feta, cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper until smooth.
- Prepare the Hot Honey: Warm honey and red pepper flakes, then let cool slightly.
- Assemble: Spread whipped feta on crostini, drizzle with hot honey, and garnish with toppings.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, use a garlic-rubbed crostini base.
- The whipped feta can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Let it come to room temperature before spreading.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg