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Whipped Feta Crostinis with Hot Honey and Pecans

Whipped Feta Crostinis with Hot Honey and Pecans

These Whipped Feta Crostinis with Hot Honey and Pecans are a perfect appetizer for gatherings, combining creamy feta with crunchy pecans and sweet-spicy hot honey.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 pieces
Calories 80 kcal

Equipment

  • measuring cups and spoons
  • food processor
  • Soft Spatula
  • microwave safe bowl
  • spoon or honey dipper

Ingredients
  

  • 24 slices toasted baguette or use bagel chips or crackers
  • 4 oz feta cheese crumbles
  • ¼ cup cream cheese
  • ¼ cup cottage cheese full fat or made from whole milk
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 3-4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • cracked black pepper to taste

For the Hot Honey

  • ¼ cup honey
  • ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon hot sauce sriracha or similar
  • 1 clove finely minced garlic or about 1-1 ½ tsp
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • Measure all ingredients for the hot honey and add to a small microwave safe bowl. Heat in short bursts of 15-20 seconds until syrupy and runny. Stir well before and between bursts of heating. Set aside until ready to assemble.
  • To the bowl of a food processor, add the feta cheese, cream cheese, and cottage cheese. Pulse several times to combine, then process until smooth and creamy. Pause as needed to scrape the sides with a soft spatula.
  • To build the crostinis, use a spoon to spread the whipped feta across each piece. Leave a few bumps and ridges so the hot honey will collect instead of running off the sides. Place in a single layer on a serving tray or platter.
  • Sprinkle with the chopped pecans and add a small sprig of fresh rosemary to each crostini. Drizzle the hot honey over the top with cracked black pepper.
  • Serve alongside any remaining hot honey to re-garnish as needed.

Notes

Option to make a larger batch of Hot Honey: Scale the ingredients and warm in a small saucepan on the stovetop. Use low heat, keeping the honey mixture just below simmering. Allow at least 15 minutes for the hot honey to cool before storing or serving. To save time, prep the whipped feta and hot honey the day prior before assembling. Store separately with the whipped feta in an airtight container in the refrigerator and the hot honey at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 114mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 81IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword Hot Honey, Whipped Feta, Whipped Feta Crostinis
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