Description
Spicy-sweet hot honey cream cheese dip blends creamy richness with fiery charm, perfect for game day gatherings. Zesty drizzles and smooth textures invite guests to dive into this irresistible crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll want to share.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dairy Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) sour cream or Greek yogurt
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) hot honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt
- Black pepper
Garnish Ingredients:
- Hot honey (additional drizzle)
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Fresh chives
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375F (190C), creating an ideal environment for melding flavors and achieving a perfectly golden finish.
- Prepare a small baking vessel with a delicate coating of cooking spray or oil, ensuring effortless serving and minimal cleanup.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese until smooth and velvety, breaking down any potential lumps with gentle, consistent strokes.
- Incorporate the honey, creating a luxurious swirl that marries the tangy cream cheese with sweet, golden nectar.
- Fold in the remaining ingredients, stirring with a light touch to maintain a harmonious texture and prevent over-mixing.
- Transfer the silky mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to promote uniform heating and an attractive presentation.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven, allowing the ingredients to meld and transform into a decadent, bubbling masterpiece.
- Bake until the edges turn a tempting golden brown and the center appears set but still slightly jiggly, typically around 15-20 minutes.
- Carefully extract the dip from the oven, letting it rest and stabilize for a few moments to enhance its creamy consistency.
- Garnish with optional toppings like chopped herbs or a drizzle of additional hot honey for an extra flavor punch.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanied by crisp crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetable crudités for dipping.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for a richer, smoother texture that melts beautifully in the oven.
- Drizzle local honey for enhanced flavor complexity and support small bee farmers.
- Choose high-quality chili infused honey like Mike’s Hot Honey for an extra spicy kick that elevates the entire dip.
- Experiment with adding fresh herbs like chopped chives or thyme to introduce subtle aromatic notes that complement the sweet and spicy profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg