Description
Spicy and sweet collide in this irresistible hot honey chili crunch dip that elevates any gathering with bold Mexican-inspired flavors. Crispy chili flakes and drizzled honey create a perfect balance, promising a memorable snack experience you’ll want to share with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 225 g (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 120 g (½ cup) sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 60 g (¼ cup) mayonnaise
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons hot honey (or regular honey + 1 teaspoon hot sauce)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings and Garnishes:
- 2 tablespoons chili crunch (like Lao Gan Ma or any crispy chili oil)
- 1 tablespoon green onions or chives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon crispy bacon bits (optional, for extra crunch)
Instructions
- Grab a spacious mixing vessel and blend cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until achieving a silky, uniform consistency using a hand mixer or robust whisk.
- Introduce hot honey, chili crunch, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper into the creamy foundation, stirring methodically to ensure comprehensive integration of each vibrant ingredient.
- Conduct a flavor exploration by sampling the dip and calibrating the heat profile – incrementally fold in additional hot honey or chili crunch to elevate spiciness and intensify the sweet-fiery dimension.
- For maximum taste development and structural harmony, consider allowing the dip to rest and chill in the refrigerator for approximately half an hour, permitting the seasonings to intertwine and deepen their aromatic complexity.
- Once the flavor profile reaches optimal balance, transfer the dip to a serving dish, presenting a tantalizing blend of creamy texture and zesty undertones ready to complement crackers, veggie sticks, or your preferred dipping medium.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for ultra-smooth blending without lumps.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili crunch and hot honey quantities to suit personal spice tolerance.
- Swap dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives like vegan cream cheese for dairy-free eaters.
- Elevate dip texture by folding in chopped green onions or crispy bacon bits for added crunch and depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 168
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg