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Hot Honey Cream Cheese Dip


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6-8 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A creamy and sweet dip perfect for any gathering, featuring hot honey and cream cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 18 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
  • ¼ cup honey for homemade hot honey (optional)
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes for homemade hot honey (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and hot honey until smooth.
  2. Fold in the chopped nuts if using.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a serving dish.
  4. Garnish with a pinch of red pepper flakes or fresh thyme.
  5. Serve with crackers, pretzels, or sliced apples for dipping.
  6. For homemade hot honey, combine honey and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over low heat until warm and infused.

Notes

  • This dip can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to serve.
  • Adjust the level of heat by varying the amount of red pepper flakes.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg