You may or not know by now that my Chef and Steward Kitchen is always stocked with
“fantabulous” honey. I am a collector of fine honey and when Zach and Zoe Sweet Bee Farm sent me some of the their iconic creamed honey recently, my mind began racing on developing more great honey recipes to share with you like this Creamed Honey Whipped Cheese Strawberry Crostini.
As the daughter of a beekeeper, with one of the best quality artisanal honey, I am used to good, fine honey.
One of the things I really loved about living in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah and even my two month stint last year in Jordan, was just how huge honey is in the Middle East. Supermarkets devote significant display to honey from all over the world, from commercial, to highly expensive artisanal varieties.
My young one has literally grown up on honey as a sweetener and now prefers fine honey to maple syrup on his pancakes, crepes and waffles.
And yes, he knows the difference. I actually tested him with cheap commercial honey and he didn’t like it. He prefers the fullness and freshness of raw, unfiltered artisanal blends like grandpa’s honey. So we were stoked to get this creamed honey.
I have never had creamed honey before and always wanted to try it. So this is really my pot of gold.
One of the things about really great quality honey is that it is best used in simple, subtle recipes, that allow it to shine. You want to be able to taste the difference that great artisanal honey makes, after all you have paid for it.
Zach and Zoey Sweet Bee Farm is located in upstate Huntington, New York, and is a small black family owned business named after the first two kids, Zach and Zoe. Their brand story is quite organic. Zach had allergies and his parents sought more holitistic natural treatments instead of going the route of allopathic medicine. They did extensive research and discovered the healing wonders of honey. Their neighboring suppliers encouraged them to start keeping bees and the rest is history. In addition to their story, I love ❤️ that they have a fresh new approach with infused honey blends. I will share more on that next week.
Creamed Honey Whipped Cheese Strawberry Crostini
In the meantime, I am excited to finally share a creamed honey recipe so simple yet profound, that makes this beautiful creamed honey shine.
What’s the difference- Crostini, Bruschetta, Tartine?
All of these have one thing in common- they are essentially open faced sandwiches. Crostini pretty much golden brown “little toasts” of bread which are usually brushed with olive oil. It also describes canapés consisting of small slices of toast with savoury toppings such as cheese, shrimp, pate or anchovies. Crostini is the Italian version. Bruschete is from the Italian work bruscare, which means “to roast over coals.” This traditional Bruschetta is usually Italian garlic bread is made by rubbing slices of toasted bread with garlic cloves, then, drizzling the bread with extra-virgin olive oil The bread is slates and peppered then heated and served warm . It is toasted to a greater degree of char and topped with finely diced tomatoes, onions, and basil.Tartine is the same, but using the French word and eaten across Europe in places like France, Norway, UK, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands. In modern times, there has been an increase in sweet crostini and sweet bruschetta recipes. This coul easily have been classified as a sweet bruschetta.
I opted for a sourdough brown wheat bread as the base for mine. This whole thing from top to bottom on every layer, is balanced with sweet tartiness. Say sweet tart really fast.
The creamed honey added to the cream cheese takes it to another level. I find the Zach and Zoe creamed honey tastes like a creamy honey butter. The kind of butter you want to eat by spoonfuls. It elevates the humble cream cheese to the frequency called bliss on the palate.
Topped with ripe strawberries and fresh mint, You will thank me later. It’s the kind of recipe that is great to make together with the entire family. And so versatile. It could easily replace French toast for breakfast, be part of a brunch line up, an afternoon snack or accompaniment to tea or a fine dessert on its own. My kind of recipe.
Need I say more!
Make it already and when you do, tag me on IG and FB for me to reshare and give you your bragging rights.
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This creamed honey whipped cheese would also be perfect with my Peach Crostata or Peach Galette.
Or add it to your own Homemade 2 Ingredient Mascarpone Cheese Bruschetta.
Creamed Honey Whipped Cheese Strawberry Crostini
A quick, easy, extremely versatile and tasty recipe that will make you dream of European summer time all year long! Perfect use of honey. Make for breakfast, brunch, snack, afternoon tea, party food or dessert. Kid-friendly and vegetarian recipe.
Ingredients
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 2 TBSP Zach and Zoe Creamed Honey
- 8oz Philadelphia Cream Cheese
- Fresh mint
- 500g fresh strawberries, sliced
- Softened butter for toasting
Instructions
For Toast
Butter one side of bread and toast on a hot griddle or in a hot cast iron skillet. Get a good char on the buttered side then turn to tlast unbuttered side to golden brown. Set aside.
Add creamed honey to creamed cheese and whip together by hand. A paddle mixer can be used for large quantities.
Add the creamed honey whipped cheese to the butter side of the toast, Then top with strawberries and dot with mint leaves.
Serve and enjoy. For breakfast, two per person but as dessert after a large meal, serve one per person if you use large/wider slices of toast.
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I love using raw honey is some of my recipe and whipped cream recipe is so easy but delicious and healthy. Perfect cream for my kids snack. Thank you!
Yes strawberries and cream are great together and adding honey and using creamed cheese takes it to another level .
This looks like a dessert crostini! Looks awesome! Everything about this crostini has m name on it.
It is! Happy you love my recipe!
My mouth is literally watering. My family would love this Creamed honey whipped cheese strawberry crostini! I can’t wait to have a bite.
Thrilled you love my recipe. Please make it for them… its also the perfect thing to make with kids!
Oh does this sound amazing! I’m loving this as a fruit dip though that whole strawberry crostini definitely has my mouth watering!
It’s actually perfect as a fruit dip as well but the buttered sourdough toast makes it simply blissful
We do love our honey – especially the raw unfiltered kind. It is worth getting. I’ve never seen this brand but i’ll definitely keep an eye out for it. The whipped cream cheese with strawberries look ideal for breakfast especially with that touch of honey.
This is a small family farm and so wonderful. My little is asking me to re-order again!
Oh my! The combination of honey and cream cheese was to die for! This was really more like a dessert. Tasted so good!
So happy you enjoyed it! I think this is my favourite new spread.
I grew up exclusively with creamed honey from a local Mennonite farm and it truly was the best. I agree with you that these types of flavourful honeys should be used in simple recipes where it can shine and not get overpowered by other ingredients. I could see myself using the honey whipped cheese on pancakes, waffles, as a fruit dip and probably by the spoonful, too.
I was just thinking myself how perfect this would be on top of pancakes too! It is sooooo good and so well balanced in flavour!
Yumm this crostini looks delicious! That whipped cheese with strawberry on top is mouthwatering. Can’t wait to try this.
Honestly I could eat this all day! THAT good!
We love our honey and buy it from a local farm. I’ve never had creamed honey. Sounds divine as do these crostini. Beautiful recipe!
Thanks ever so much Jacqueline!
Just by reading the title of this recipe I fell in love with these strawberry crostini! I love everything about them!
Thanks ever so much Stine!
I love this recipe! It’s so simple, but doesn’t lack in flavor! It’s the perfect recipe to mix things up without a ton of work!
Precisely. A brand new recipe without the fuss.
Everything about this looks SO delicious! Love the honey + cream cheese combo. Will definitely be trying this soon!
You will be happy when you do!
I heard the Zach & Zoe honey is very special. This crostini screams fall, and I am all over this recipe! YUM!
It absolutely is Lesli so you heard right. Enjoy it!
I love good honey, but I have never has creamed honey. I can’t wait to get some and make this recipe, it’s so simple and perfect for appetizers and snacking.
Yes Jere! It’s going to open up so much for you!
I used raw honey last year and I have to say I enjoyed the experience. I didn’t know there was a difference in open face sandwiches,learned something new. Thanks for sharing!
Aww Fred, I am so happy I was able to share something that added value to your readership! Thanks much for your feedback!
Such a simple but yet delicious recipe to make. Raw honey really gives a delicious taste in any recipe. Love it!
Thanks ever so much Amy!
I love an easy to make, and tasty, snack to serve to my kiddos during the school day and this was a hit with them.
So great to hear Marta! Hitting all those boxes as busy working moms is really important..
This is the perfect crostini! A great way to enjoy end of season strawberries! I love creamed honey and I’m excited to try this brand!
Yes… its the one last hurrah for strawberries in the northern hemisphere while the southern begins to welcome their strawberry season soon.
I made these for lunch today and they were ah-mazing!! I do love raw honey and it was delicious way to use it
Your palate is on point so if you say yes… we know well done!
What a delicious treat, raw honey is a favourite with our family. Perfect for brunch, so pinning for later.
Yes it is the perfect brunch treat because it is so easy yet so impressive and SCRUMPTIOUS!
What a delicious snack or treat. THe whipped cheese pair perfectly with the strawberry. Will make this again.
Thanks so much for your feedback! Really appreciate it!
Love the sweet and savory flavors you have in this yummy strawberry crostini! Party-perfect for sure!
The combination is just sensational!
Oh I love a good Crostini and your recipe looks delicious! The creamed honey sends it over the top. Fresh strawberries are such a refreshing treat and this does look like a dessert recipe. Bravo!
Thanks ever so much! It was a joy to create, style and shoot this recipe!
Wow! What a gorgeous crostinni. Love this version. So delicious. Would be perfect treat for parties.
Yes.. so gorgeous for parties as well!
What a lovely, simple snack and I can see that I need to look for that wonderful creamy honey.
Thanks ever so much you are going to love it.
Strawberry and cream crostini sounds super amazing. They would make a wonderful appetiser for any party or get together.
So many uses, and so much great value for money and the little time and effort they take to make