Description
A refined and creamy cheese dip infused with hot honey, perfect for holiday boards.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 oz (115 g) goat cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Gruyère or aged cheddar
- 1/3 cup (100 g) honey
- 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/3 cup (35 g) sliced almonds or chopped toasted hazelnuts, toasted
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
- 1–2 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil a 1-quart ovenproof dish.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and goat cheese until smooth. Fold in grated Gruyère until glossy.
- Transfer the cheese mixture to the prepared dish, smoothing the top.
- Warm the honey with red pepper flakes and apple cider vinegar over low heat until fragrant.
- Spoon about two-thirds of the warm hot honey over the cheese, reserving the rest for serving.
- Scatter the toasted nuts over the cheese and bake for 12–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and fresh thyme, and drizzle with remaining hot honey. Serve warm.
Notes
For the best texture, ensure cheeses are at room temperature before mixing. Use high-quality honey for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg