Description
At its core, this extraordinary creation is a multi-layered pastry dish that transforms traditional golden bread into a sophisticated, cafe-quality center-piece. It elevates humble ingredients through clever textural contrasts and bold flavor pairings.
Ingredients
For the Cornbread
- 150 g cornmeal
- 120 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 180 ml buttermilk
- 80 g unsalted butter, melted
- 120 g canned or fresh sweet corn, drained
- 1 tbsp honey
For the Whipped Feta
- 150 g feta cheese
- 80 g Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp honey
- Black pepper, to taste
For the Hot Honey
- 60 g honey
- ½–1 tsp chili flakes
- ½ tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
For Garnish
- Fresh thyme or parsley
- Extra corn kernels
- Chili flakes
- A little flaky sea salt
Instructions
1. Prepare the batter
Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F. Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan or cast-iron skillet.
In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and honey. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in the sweet corn.
2. Bake the cornbread
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let it cool for about 10 minutes.
3. Make the whipped feta
Add feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and black pepper to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
4. Make the hot honey
Warm the honey gently in a small saucepan or microwave. Stir in chili flakes, hot sauce if using, and apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.
5. Assemble
Spread the whipped feta generously over the warm cornbread. Drizzle with hot honey and sprinkle with fresh herbs, chili flakes, and a little flaky sea salt.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: ~330 kcal
Keywords: Cornbread with hot honey and feta, spicy honey feta cornbread, whipped feta cornbread bake