Description
This Hot Honey Boursin Dip is a creamy, spicy, and slightly sweet appetizer that’s perfect for sharing. Combining the rich flavors of Boursin cheese, cream cheese, and mozzarella with the fiery sweetness of hot honey, it bakes to bubbly perfection and is garnished with fresh thyme and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Serve warm with toasted bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables for a delightful party snack or cozy indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses
- 4 oz Boursin cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Flavorings and Toppings
- 1 tablespoon hot honey, plus extra for drizzling
- Fresh thyme, for sprinkling
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Other
- Olive oil, for greasing the baking dish
- Toasted bread, crackers, or sliced vegetables (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to fully heat while you prepare the dip.
- Mix cheeses and honey: In a mixing bowl, blend together the Boursin, softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, and 1 tablespoon of hot honey until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Prepare baking dish: Lightly coat a small baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking, then transfer the cheese mixture into the dish, smoothing out the top evenly.
- Add toppings: Drizzle the remaining hot honey over the top of the cheese mixture, sprinkle fresh thyme leaves evenly, and add a pinch of red pepper flakes for an extra layer of flavor.
- Bake dip: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly and the top turns golden brown.
- Finish seasoning: Remove from the oven and crack fresh black pepper over the top. Add an additional drizzle of hot honey if desired for more spicy sweetness.
- Serve: Serve the dip warm with toasted bread, crackers, or fresh sliced vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier blending and a smooth texture.
- You can adjust the amount of hot honey according to your spice preference.
- Use fresh thyme for the best flavor; dried thyme can be used but in smaller quantities.
- For a gluten-free option, serve with vegetables instead of bread or crackers.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.
