Hot Honey Chili Crunch Dip
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Hot Honey Chili Crunch Dip
Description
The Hot Honey Chili Crunch Dip blends smooth, softened cream cheese with mayonnaise to create a rich base. Adding hot honey provides a balance of sweetness and mild heat, which is enhanced by chilli crunch, a chili oil condiment that brings texture and extra spice. Sharp cheddar cheese shredded into the mix offers a sharp, savory contrast, while green onions and cilantro bring freshness and herbaceous notes. Lime juice adds acidity to cut through the creaminess and balance the flavors. A pinch of salt and black pepper rounds out the seasoning.
Once combined, the dip is chilled for a couple of hours or overnight, allowing the flavors to integrate fully. This cooling step also firms the texture, making the dip easier to scoop and spreading the spicy-sweet notes throughout. It serves well as an accompaniment for various snacks like crackers, chips, or raw vegetables, adding a flavorful punch with every bite.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoons hot honey
- 1 ½ tablespoons chili crunch
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese grated sharp
- 2 green onion thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
Instructions
- Place the cream cheese in a bowl and use an electric hand mixer (or a stand mixer) to blend it until creamy. Add in the mayo, hot honey and chili crunch, mixing until combined.
- Stir in the cheese, green onions, cilantro and lime juice. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, then mix to combine. Taste and season more if desired.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours, or even overnight. Serve with crackers, chips, pretzels, carrots or celery.
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Overall Rating
5
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