Description
A daringly sweet and savory snack where honey caramelizes in the pan to form a crispy glaze over melted cheese, creating an irresistible contrast of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the butter until melted.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly in the pan, forming a thin layer, and cook for 3-4 minutes until edges are golden and crispy.
- Drizzle honey over the cheese in a zigzag pattern, then sprinkle with smoked paprika and sea salt.
- Allow the honey to bubble and caramelize for 1-2 minutes, then carefully flip the cheese crisp using a spatula to cook the other side for another 2 minutes.
- Transfer to a cutting board, let cool for 1 minute, then break into pieces. Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.