Description
Indulge in the spicy-sweet goodness of this Hot Honey Cream Cheese Dip, a creamy and flavorful appetizer that’s perfect for any gathering. The combination of creamy cream cheese, spicy hot honey, and a hint of red pepper flakes creates a dip that’s sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Dip:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
Hot Honey Mixture:
- ¼ cup hot honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Additional:
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives (optional)
- Crackers, crostini, or veggies for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the cream cheese: Place the softened cream cheese in a small oven-safe baking dish or skillet. Spread it evenly.
- Add hot honey: Drizzle ¼ cup of hot honey over the cream cheese. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until the edges are bubbling and the cream cheese is warmed through.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven, let sit, drizzle with extra hot honey, and garnish with chives. Serve warm with your favorite dippers.
Notes
- To make hot honey, combine ¼ cup honey with ½ tsp chili flakes in a saucepan and heat gently. This dip can also be microwaved in 30-second intervals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
