Description

This Hot Honey Cream Cheese Dip is a deliciously creamy and spicy appetizer perfect for gatherings and parties. It combines softened cream cheese with sour cream, mayonnaise, and a blend of spices, all baked to golden perfection and drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey. Served warm, it’s ideal for pairing with crackers, crostini, or fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

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Dip Base

8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Seasonings

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Sweet and Spicy

2 tablespoons hot honey, plus more for drizzling

Garnish (Optional)

Chopped chives or green onions

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F to get ready for baking the dip.
Combine the base ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and apple cider vinegar until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
Add seasonings: Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly to ensure the dip is flavorful.
Mix in hot honey: Blend in 2 tablespoons of hot honey thoroughly, adding a perfect balance of sweetness and spice.
Transfer and smooth: Spoon the mixture into a small oven-safe baking dish and even out the top for uniform baking.
Bake the dip: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes until it is heated through and slightly golden on top.
Finish and garnish: Remove from the oven, drizzle additional hot honey on top, and optionally garnish with chopped chives or green onions for added color and flavor.
Serve warm: Present the dip warm alongside crackers, crostini, or fresh vegetables for dipping.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce to the mixture before baking.
This dip can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking to save time on serving day.
Use freshly chopped chives or green onions for a fresh and vibrant garnish.
Hot honey can be substituted with regular honey mixed with a bit of cayenne for a similar flavor profile.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 160
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 40mg