Hot Honey Cream Cheese Dip: The Ultimate Sweet & Spicy Appetizer Recipe
This Hot Honey Cream Cheese Dip is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, making it an irresistible appetizer. Creamy softened cream cheese is combined with smoky paprika, garlic powder, and a fiery kick from red pepper flakes, all harmonized by the smooth sweetness of hot honey. It’s quick to prepare and ideal for serving with crackers, bread, or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 cup of dip, serving 6-8 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp hot honey
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Soften the Cream Cheese: Let the cream cheese rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes or microwave it for 15 seconds until it becomes soft and easy to mix.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, blend together the softened cream cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and 2 tablespoons of hot honey. Stir vigorously until the mixture is smooth and uniformly combined.
- Add the Heat: Mix in the red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice intensity, blending them evenly through the dip.
- Finish and Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of hot honey over the top and sprinkle additional chili flakes if you want an extra kick and flavor garnish.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on how spicy you want the dip.
- For an extra smoky flavor, consider adding a touch more smoked paprika.
- This dip pairs wonderfully with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetable sticks.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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