These hot honey saltines with whipped goat cheese are one of those deceptively simple appetizers that feel far more special than the effort required. Crisp saltines are baked in butter and hot honey until deeply caramelized, then piled high with creamy whipped goat cheese for the perfect salty-sweet bite.
They’re ideal for holiday parties, wine nights, or anytime you need an easy make-ahead appetizer that disappears fast. The contrast of crunchy, sticky crackers with tangy goat cheese makes them impossible to stop eating.
Hot Honey Saltines with Whipped Goat Cheese
Crispy saltines baked in butter and hot honey until caramelized, then served with fluffy and tangy whipped goat cheese. A salty-sweet, make-ahead appetizer that’s perfect for parties and holiday entertaining.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
Hot Honey Saltines
- 2 sleeves saltine crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup honey
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
Whipped Goat Cheese
- 10 oz goat cheese room temperature
- 2 oz cream cheese room temperature
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Hot Honey Saltines
- Preheat the oven to 300°F.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the vegetable oil, honey, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute, until combined and fragrant.
- Place the saltines in a large mixing bowl. Pour the hot honey mixture over the crackers and toss gently but thoroughly until evenly coated.
- Lay the saltines in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. (you might need 2 baking sheets)
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and candied but not burnt. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Whipped Goat Cheese
- In a mixing bowl or stand mixer, whip the goat cheese, cream cheese, and salt until light, fluffy, and doubled in volume, about 3–4 minutes.
To Serve
- Serve the cooled hot honey saltines on a platter with the whipped goat cheese for dipping.
Notes
Storage: Crackers can be made up to 1 week in advance. Cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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