Sweet and Spicy Whipped Feta Crostini
Indulge in creamy whipped feta topped with sweet honey and a kick of red pepper flakes served on toasted baguette slices.
Ingredients
Crostini Base
- 1 baguette 1 baguette or similar bread, sliced Slices should be about 1/2 inch thick.
Whipped Feta Mixture
- 200 g 200g feta cheese Use crumbled feta for easy blending.
- 100 g 100g cream cheese Room temperature for easier blending.
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons olive oil Extra virgin olive oil preferred.
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon honey Use hot honey for extra flavor.
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust according to preferred spice level.
Garnish
- Hot honey, for drizzling Drizzle over the topped crostini.
- Fresh herbs (e.g., thyme or parsley) for garnish Use fresh herbs of choice.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine feta cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, honey, and red pepper flakes. Blend until smooth.
Cooking
- Toast the baguette slices in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Spread the whipped feta mixture generously on each toasted slice.
- Drizzle hot honey over the topped crostini.
- Garnish with fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
Notes
Store whipped feta mixture in an airtight container. For a creamier texture, add more cream cheese or olive oil. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes for spice preferences.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g