Ingredients
– 24 toasted baguette slices (or bagel chips or crackers)
– 4 oz. feta cheese crumbles
– 1/4 cup cream cheese
– 1/4 cup full fat or whole milk cottage cheese
– 1/2 cup chopped pecans
– 3-4 sprigs of fresh rosemary
– Cracked black pepper to taste (optional)
– 1/4 cup honey for the hot honey
– 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar for the hot honey
– 1/2 tablespoon hot sauce (such as sriracha) for the hot honey
– 1 clove finely minced garlic (approximately 1 to 1.5 teaspoons) for the hot honey
– 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes for the hot honey
Instructions
1-First, prepare the hot honey by mixing 1/4 cup honey, 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tablespoon hot sauce, 1 clove of minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a microwave-safe bowl.
2-Heat the mixture in 15-20 second bursts, stirring each time, until it turns syrupy, then set it aside to cool for a few minutes.
3-Next, in a food processor, blend 4 oz. feta cheese crumbles, 1/4 cup cream cheese, and 1/4 cup cottage cheese until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape the sides as needed.
4-Spread the whipped feta mixture onto the 24 toasted baguette slices, keeping it a bit textured so the hot honey sticks well.
5-Sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped pecans on top and add a small sprig of fresh rosemary to each slice for extra flavor.
6-Drizzle the cooled hot honey over the crostinis and finish with cracked black pepper to taste.
7-Serve right away with extra hot honey on the side, and enjoy the mix of creamy, spicy, and crunchy elements.
Last Step:
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🍴 Use toasted baguette slices or bagel chips for a sturdy base that holds toppings well.
🌶 Adjust the amount of hot sauce and red pepper flakes in the honey to control the spice level.
🌿 Fresh rosemary adds both aroma and flavor; use small sprigs as a garnish to impress guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Heating and assembling: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending, Assembling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 80
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 2g