Description
Whipped feta crostini combines Mediterranean charm with modern flavor fusion. Creamy cheese meets crisp bread, drizzled with fiery honey for a provocative appetizer that sparks conversation and delights palates.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (4 ounces / 113 grams) container feta cheese crumbles
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- ¼ cup cottage cheese
- 24 toasted baguette slices, bagel chips, or crackers
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
Hot Honey Components:
- ½ cup honey
- ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ tablespoon hot sauce (Sriracha or similar)
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3–4 sprigs fresh rosemary, torn
Instructions
- Craft a fiery-sweet nectar by gently warming honey with apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan until it softly simmers. Allow the infused mixture to cool and develop its complex flavor profile.
- Transform the cheese blend into a silky-smooth spread by combining feta crumbles, cream cheese, and cottage cheese in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture achieves a luxurious, whipped consistency, periodically scraping down the processor’s sides.
- Prepare a delectable canvas by toasting baguette slices, bagel chips, or crisp crackers until golden and crunchy.
- Generously layer the velvety whipped cheese across each toasted surface, creating an even, creamy foundation.
- Enhance the crostini with a delicate sprinkle of chopped pecans, adding a rich, nutty crunch to the appetizer.
- Delicately garnish with fresh rosemary leaves, introducing an aromatic herbal note to the dish.
- Drizzle the cooled hot honey lavishly over the prepared crostini, allowing the sweet and spicy liquid to cascade across the surface.
- Serve immediately, presenting the appetizers on an elegant platter, with optional additional rosemary or pecan garnish for extra visual appeal and texture.
Notes
- Craft homemade hot honey by simmering honey with vinegar, hot sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes for a vibrant, spicy-sweet condiment.
- Blend feta, cream cheese, and cottage cheese in a food processor to create an ultra-smooth, creamy spread with rich tangy flavors.
- Experiment with different base options like toasted baguette slices, bagel chips, or crackers for varied textures and crunch.
- Toast nuts beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch that complements the creamy cheese mixture.
- Customize the hot honey’s heat level by adjusting hot sauce and red pepper flakes to suit personal spice preferences.
- Prepare components ahead of time and assemble just before serving to maintain optimal texture and temperature of the crostini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg