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Some Like it Hot: Our Spicy Feta & Hot Honey Spread

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The weather is calling for picnics in the park and cozy evenings spent in the backyard or on the patio. With our spicy feta and hot honey spread, you’ll be enjoying wonderful company, even if you’re eating alone!

A bowl of feta cream with hot honey on a plate. Next to the bowl are three sliced pieces of bread. To the left of the plate are some chili flakes. On the right side of the image is some fresh thyme.
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There are some combinations that make us simply stop and say: ‘Wait! Why didn’t I start doing this sooner?!’ For us, that ‘aha’ moment hit when conzeptualizing our spicz feta and hot honey spread. Spicy, sweet, and bold, we invite you to take a dip in this spread!

With Bread, Veg, or Meat: Our Feta & Hot Honey Makes the Perfect Match

There is simply no mistaking our feta and hot honey spread. It’s one of a kind! There is of course, the tanginess of feta and the complex tanginess of hot honey that give this spread its name. But there are a few other ingredients that help this perfect symphony of flavors truly crescendo.

Thanks to ricotta and cream, the spread boasts a wonderfully creamy consistency. A sesame seed and za’atar sprinkling help subtly round of the main player flavors with a bit of nuance and earthiness. In case you are unfamiliar, za’atar is a spice mixture from North Africa and the Middle East.

Zatar is the Arabic name for thyme, which is the main ingredient in the mixture. It also contains sumac, toasted sesame seeds, and salt, which pair perfectly with this feta cream with hot honey. The mixture has a long tradition in Levantine cuisine. There, it is often used as a topping on flatbread with olive oil. We find that in this recipe it helps bring the feta and hot honey spread into a harmony of salty, spicy, sweet, and slightly sour. If you can’t find za’atar, no need to fret. You can also use oregano, marjoram, and cumin. Just try out what works best for you with the dip and what you rounds it off appropriately, to your taste!

Despite its bold flavor, you can make this spread for so many different meals and occasions. It’s a tasty dip for freshly cut vegetable sticks and is also bold partner for your standard crusty white bread. It also works great as a flare point on your charcuterie board, paired with other bold pickled, meat-leaning, and creamy tapas.

At Scrumdiddlyumptious you’ll find more delicious dips and spreads that are ideal for your next meal. Our bacon and cream cheese spread is great for breakfast, brunch, and breakfast-for-dinner alike. Plus, our lime-basil butter and lemon hummus will bring a fresh fusion to any table.

A bowl of feta cream with hot honey on a plate. Next to the bowl are three sliced pieces of bread. To the left of the plate are some chili flakes. On the right side of the image is some fresh thyme.

Spicy Feta Cream with Hot Honey

Dominique
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup feta cheese
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp za'atar
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix the feta, ricotta, and sour cream together. Then, using a mixer or immersion blender, purée on the mix on high speed for about 2–3 minutes until creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Peel and finely chop the garlic. Heat some olive oil in a pan over low heat and sauté the garlic until soft and aromatic, but not browned.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in honey, lemon juice, and chili flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the feta cream to a bowl and drizzle generously with the hot honey. Sprinkle with za’atar and sesame seeds.