Crispy crostini layered with smooth whipped feta, honey drizzle, and a touch of crushed red pepper flakes.
# Required Ingredients:
→ For the Crostini
01 - 1 baguette, sliced into 16 half-inch pieces
02 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
03 - 1 garlic clove, halved
→ For the Whipped Feta
04 - 7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
05 - 4 tablespoons 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
→ For Topping
11 - 3 tablespoons hot honey
12 - Half teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
13 - Fresh herbs such as mint, basil, or parsley for garnish, optional
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides generously with olive oil. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Immediately rub the cut side of the garlic clove over the warm slices. Set aside to cool slightly.
02 - In a food processor, combine crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
03 - Spread the whipped feta mixture generously over each toasted crostini slice using the back of a spoon or a small spatula to create an even layer.
04 - Drizzle each crostini with hot honey and sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately while the crostini are still warm and crisp.
