Crispy crostini topped with smooth whipped feta, hot honey drizzle, and a touch of crushed red pepper.
# What you'll need:
→ Crostini
01 - 1 baguette, sliced into 16 half-inch pieces
02 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
03 - 1 garlic clove, halved
→ Whipped Feta
04 - 7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
05 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
06 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
09 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
10 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Topping
11 - 3 tablespoons hot honey
12 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
13 - Fresh herbs such as mint, basil, or parsley for garnish, optional
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides generously with olive oil.
02 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Immediately rub the cut side of the halved garlic clove over each warm slice. Set aside.
03 - In a food processor, combine crumbled feta, softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Spread the whipped feta mixture generously over each toasted crostini slice.
05 - Drizzle each crostini with hot honey and sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes. Top with fresh herbs if desired.
06 - Serve immediately while the crostini maintain their crispness.
