Whipped Feta Crostinis with Hot Honey and Pecans

Top your favorite crunchy crostinis with a smooth and creamy layer of whipped feta. Finish them off with pecans, fresh rosemary, and some deliciously sweet and spicy hot honey. This appetizer recipe is perfect for sharing at holiday parties or impromptu gatherings.

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Hot Honey, Whipped Feta, Whipped Feta Crostinis

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 20

Servings pieces

Calories 80kcal

Author Cara Harbstreet

Equipment

measuring cups and spoons
Food Processor
Soft Spatula
microwave safe bowl
spoon or honey dipper

Ingredients

24 toasted baguette slices or use bagel chips or crackers
4 oz. feta cheese crumbles
1/4 cup cream cheese
1/4 cup cottage cheese full fat or made from whole milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3-4 sprigs of rosemary
cracked black pepper to taste

For the Hot Honey

1/4 cup honey
1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tbsp hot sauce sriracha or similar
1 clove finely minced garlic or about 1-1 1/2 tsp
1 tsp 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 in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse several times to combine, the 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.

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