Description
These easy party bites feature creamy whipped feta, sweet figs, and a spicy drizzle of hot honey on crisp crostini. Perfect for gatherings, brunches, or as a stunning appetizer, they’re quick to make and totally customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette or rustic bread, sliced 1/2-inch thick (about 18–20 slices)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for whipped feta)
- 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 6–8 medium fresh figs (about 4 ounces), sliced (or use dried figs, rehydrated, or fig jam)
- Hot honey, for drizzling (store-bought or homemade with honey + chili flakes)
- Zest of 1 small lemon
- Fresh thyme leaves or rosemary, for garnish
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil. Bake for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Let cool.
- In a food processor, combine feta, cream cheese, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and lemon zest. Blend for 1–2 minutes until smooth and fluffy. If too thick, add 1–2 teaspoons water or milk. Season with black pepper and salt if needed.
- Wash and dry figs. Remove stems and slice each fig into 3–4 rounds. If using dried figs, soak in warm water for 10 minutes, then pat dry and slice thinly.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon whipped feta on each toasted bread slice. Top with 1–2 fig slices.
- Drizzle hot honey over each crostini (about 1/2 teaspoon per piece, or to taste).
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves (or chopped rosemary), extra black pepper, and a bit more lemon zest if desired.
- Arrange crostini on a platter and serve immediately, or hold at room temperature for up to 45 minutes. For best texture, assemble just before serving.
Notes
For gluten-free, use GF bread or crackers. Vegan versions work with plant-based feta and cream cheese. Assemble just before serving to keep bread crisp. Add chopped pistachios or walnuts for crunch. If using dried figs, rehydrate in warm water for 10 minutes. Homemade hot honey: warm honey with chili flakes, strain before drizzling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: whipped feta, fig crostini, hot honey, party appetizer, easy crostini, Mediterranean appetizer, vegetarian party bites, holiday snacks