Description
This Hot Honey Cream Cheese Dip is a flavorful and creamy appetizer that’s perfect for any gathering. The combination of spicy hot honey with smooth cream cheese creates a delicious dip that pairs perfectly with crackers, crostini, or fresh veggies.
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Dip:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup hot honey, plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Chopped chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Serving Suggestions:
- Crackers, crostini, or veggies for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with hot honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Transfer to dish: Transfer the mixture to a small oven-safe dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until warm and bubbly.
- Drizzle and garnish: Remove from the oven, drizzle with extra hot honey, and garnish with chopped chives or parsley.
- Serve: Serve immediately with crackers, crostini, or veggies.
Notes
- To make it spicier, add red pepper flakes or extra cayenne.
- For a smoky twist, use chipotle powder instead of paprika.
- This dip can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
