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Hot Honey Cheese Dip Recipe

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This Hot Honey Cheese Dip combines creamy, tangy cream cheese with a sweet and spicy hot honey drizzle, enhanced by crunchy nuts and a kick of red pepper flakes. It’s an easy and quick appetizer perfect for entertaining or a cozy snack, served best with crackers, pretzels, or fresh apple slices.

Ingredients

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Dip

  • 1 8 oz block cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tbsp chopped pecans, walnuts, or pistachios (optional)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes or fresh thyme (optional garnish)
  • Crackers, pretzels, or sliced apples for dipping

Homemade Hot Honey (Optional)

  • ¼ cup honey
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Prep the cream cheese: Place the softened cream cheese on a small serving plate or shallow bowl. Use a spoon to shape the cream cheese or spread it slightly so it forms an even base for the honey topping.
  2. Warm the hot honey: Heat the hot honey gently until just pourable by microwaving it for 10 to 15 seconds. If making homemade hot honey, combine honey and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan and warm over low heat for 3 to 5 minutes to infuse the spice, then let it cool slightly.
  3. Drizzle and top: Pour the hot honey generously over the prepared cream cheese. Sprinkle with chopped nuts such as pecans, walnuts, or pistachios for crunch. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or fresh thyme on top for extra flavor and garnish if desired.
  4. Serve immediately: Arrange crackers, pretzels, or sliced apples around the dip. Serve the dip warm for the best texture and flavor experience, encouraging guests to dig in right away.

Notes

  • If you prefer milder spice, reduce the amount of red pepper flakes in the hot honey.
  • Letting the dip sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving improves cream cheese softness.
  • Use fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for a fragrant garnish variation.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving again.

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