Description
This Hot Honey Chili Crunch Dip is a creamy, sweet, spicy, and savory dip that’s perfect for any occasion! It combines smooth cream cheese, tangy sour cream, sweet hot honey, and crispy chili crunch for an explosion of flavor. Serve it with crackers, chips, or fresh veggies for a bold and addictive appetizer!
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a tangy twist)
1/4 cup hot honey
2 tablespoons chili crunch (like Lao Gan Ma or Momofuku Chili Crunch)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional, for extra crunch)
Instructions
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Prepare the Base
- In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
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Add Flavor
- Stir in hot honey, chili crunch, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
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Adjust to Taste
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more hot honey for sweetness or chili crunch for more heat.
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Garnish & Serve
- Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Drizzle with extra hot honey and a little more chili crunch for a beautiful finish.
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Enjoy!
- Serve immediately with crackers, pita chips, tortilla chips, or fresh veggies.
Notes
- Make it Spicier: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or sriracha for extra heat.
- Make it Milder: Use regular honey instead of hot honey and reduce the chili crunch.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.