Description
Hot Honey Cheese Delight is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that perfectly combines creamy soft cheese with the sweet and spicy punch of hot honey. This snack offers a sophisticated blend of textures and flavors, enhanced by fresh herbs, crunchy nuts, and sea salt flakes. Ideal for sharing, it can be served on crackers, toast, or fresh fruit and prepared in under 15 minutes, making it perfect for last-minute cravings or elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Base
- 4 oz soft cheese (ricotta, goat cheese, or cream cheese), softened
Hot Honey
- 2 tbsp hot honey (infused with chili or cayenne)
Fresh Herbs
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped thyme or rosemary
Nuts
- 2 tbsp toasted nuts (almonds or pecans), chopped
Seasoning
- Sea salt flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Base: Soften your chosen cheese to a spreadable consistency by leaving it at room temperature for about 15 minutes or gently stirring it to ensure an even texture that blends smoothly with the hot honey.
- Drizzle with Hot Honey: Generously drizzle the hot honey over the cheese, allowing the sweet and spicy flavors to meld with the creamy cheese. For a deeper infusion, gently fold some honey into the cheese instead of only drizzling on top.
- Add Fresh Herbs and Nuts: Sprinkle freshly chopped herbs like thyme or rosemary over the cheese and honey, then add your toasted nuts. This adds a fresh and crunchy contrast that enhances each bite.
- Season and Serve: Finish by sprinkling high-quality sea salt flakes to enhance flavors and add a delicate texture. Serve immediately on crackers, toasted bread slices, or alongside fresh fruit.
Notes
- Choose high-quality cheese for the best creaminess and flavor.
- Start with mild hot honey and adjust spice level to your preference.
- Toast nuts evenly in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Serve at room temperature to enhance creaminess and flavor.
- Use fresh herbs rather than dried for brighter flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: hot honey, cheese appetizer, sweet and spicy snack, creamy cheese, easy appetizer, party snack, gluten free appetizer