Description
Indulge in the creamy, spicy-sweet goodness of this Hot Honey Cream Cheese Dip. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, this easy appetizer will have your guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Dip:
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
Hot Honey Mixture:
- 1/4 cup hot honey (plus more for drizzling)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)
- Crackers, crostini, or sliced baguette for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the cream cheese: Spread the softened cream cheese evenly in a small oven-safe dish.
- Mix the hot honey: In a bowl, combine hot honey, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Pour over the cream cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until warm and slightly bubbly.
- Finish: Drizzle with more hot honey, sprinkle with chives, and serve warm with crackers or bread.
Notes
- You can make your own hot honey by infusing regular honey with chili flakes for 10 minutes.
- This dip also pairs well with fresh fruit like apple slices or grapes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
