Creamy Hot Honey Cheese Dish (Print version)
A warm, scoopable cheese dish with cream cheese, ricotta, roasted garlic, melted mozzarella, and a sweet hot honey finish.
# Ingredients:
For the roasted garlic
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1 whole head garlic
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Pinch of salt
For the cheese dish
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8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup (245 g) whole-milk ricotta
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1 cup (115 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella
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1/2 cup (55 g) shredded sharp cheddar
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, plus more for garnish
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For finishing
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3 tablespoons hot honey, warmed slightly
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1/4 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes or crushed red pepper flakes
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Toasted baguette, crackers, or vegetables, for serving
# Instructions:
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Heat the oven to 400°F. Slice the top from the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, add a pinch of salt, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until the cloves are soft and golden.
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Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F. Let the garlic cool for a few minutes, then squeeze the softened cloves into a mixing bowl.
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Add the softened cream cheese, ricotta, mozzarella, cheddar, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir until evenly combined and mostly smooth.
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Spread the mixture into a 1-quart baking dish. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the edges bubble and the top is lightly golden in spots.
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Let the dish rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle with warm hot honey, sprinkle with Aleppo pepper and extra rosemary, and serve warm with toasted bread, crackers, or vegetables.
# Good to know:
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Serve warm for the creamiest texture.
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The garlic can be roasted up to 3 days ahead.
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Warm the hot honey briefly so it drizzles evenly.