Description
This Hot Honey Cream Cheese Dip is a quick and flavorful appetizer that combines creamy, tangy cream cheese with the spicy-sweet kick of hot honey. Enhanced with sour cream, garlic powder, and fresh herbs, it’s a perfect dip for crackers, vegetables, or bread, ready in just 10 minutes to add a gourmet touch to any gathering.
Ingredients
Dip Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as chives or parsley)
Instructions
- Soften Cream Cheese: Allow the cream cheese to sit at room temperature until it becomes soft and easy to mix, ensuring a smooth consistency in the dip.
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and garlic powder. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Hot Honey: Gradually fold in the hot honey, mixing gently until fully incorporated. Taste and add more hot honey if you prefer a sweeter, spicier dip.
- Incorporate Fresh Herbs: Stir in the chopped fresh herbs just before serving to keep their flavor and freshness prominent.
- Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Optionally, drizzle with additional hot honey on top for extra flavor. Serve with crackers, sliced vegetables, or your favorite dipping snacks.
Notes
- For easier mixing, ensure cream cheese is fully softened at room temperature.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey to control the sweetness and heat level of the dip.
- Fresh herbs like chives or parsley complement the flavors well, but feel free to experiment with dill or basil.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate and bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.
- This dip pairs beautifully with assorted crackers, toasted bread, or crisp vegetable sticks.
