Description
A creamy and spicy Hot Honey Cream Cheese Dip that’s perfect for parties and gatherings. This easy no-cook dip combines the smoothness of cream cheese and sour cream with the sweet heat of hot honey, enhanced by garlic and fresh herbs for a flavorful snack.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as chives or parsley)
Instructions
- Soften Cream Cheese: Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature until it becomes soft and easy to mix, ensuring a smooth dip texture.
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and garlic powder. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Incorporate Hot Honey: Gradually fold in the hot honey, mixing well until fully incorporated. Taste and adjust the sweetness or heat level to your preference by adding more hot honey if desired.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Stir in the chopped fresh herbs just before serving to maintain their fresh flavor and color.
- Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and optionally drizzle with additional hot honey. Serve with crackers, fresh vegetables, or your favorite dippers.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly chopped herbs like chives or parsley.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey to balance the sweet and spicy flavors according to your taste.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours before serving to meld flavors.
- This dip pairs well with crackers, sliced vegetables, or toasted bread.
- To soften cream cheese quickly, microwave in 10-second intervals until just soft but not melted.
