Description
A creamy and flavorful dip that perfectly balances the sweetness of hot honey with a mild spicy kick, combined with rich cream cheese and subtle smoky and savory spices. Ideal as a quick and versatile appetizer for parties, snack time, or casual bites.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons hot honey (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
Instructions
- Soften the Cream Cheese: Leave the cream cheese out at room temperature for about 20 minutes to soften, ensuring a smooth and creamy blend without lumps.
- Mix in Hot Honey and Spices: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the hot honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir vigorously with a spatula or electric mixer until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the texture is creamy.
- Adjust to Taste: Taste your dip and add more hot honey for sweetness, or sprinkle in additional spices to ramp up the flavor according to your preference.
- Garnish and Chill: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and sprinkle chopped fresh chives or green onions on top for a touch of color and freshness. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth mix without lumps.
- Choose your hot honey based on desired spice level and flavor profile.
- Prepare the dip a few hours ahead to let flavors blend for best taste.
- Use an electric hand mixer to achieve the creamiest texture.
- Serve the dip chilled or at room temperature according to preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: hot honey dip, cream cheese dip, spicy honey dip, appetizer, party dip, sweet and spicy dip
