Description
This Whipped Feta with Honey recipe is a creamy and flavorful appetizer perfect for entertaining. Blending tangy feta with smooth cream cheese creates a luscious spread, enhanced by the sweetness of honey and the crunch of pistachios. A touch of garlic, basil, chives, and cracked black pepper adds depth and freshness. Serve with warm pita bread for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 4 oz Feta cheese
- 4 oz Cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
Seasonings
- ½ tsp Minced garlic
- ½ tsp Dried basil
- ½ tsp Cracked black pepper
Garnish
- ¼ cup Honey
- 1 tbsp Chopped pistachios
- 1 tsp Finely chopped chives
Instructions
- Blend the Cheeses: In a food processor, combine the feta cheese, cream cheese, and olive oil. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add Flavors: Add the minced garlic and dried basil to the cheese mixture in the food processor. Blend again until all the flavors are evenly incorporated into the smooth cheese base.
- Plate the Dip: Scoop the cheese mixture onto a small plate or into a shallow bowl. Use a spoon to create a small well in the center of the cheese spread to hold the honey and garnishes.
- Add Honey and Garnish: Pour the honey into the well made in the center of the cheese. Then sprinkle the finely chopped chives, chopped pistachios, and cracked black pepper around the edges of the honey well for a colorful and appealing presentation.
- Serve: Serve the whipped feta immediately with warm pita bread or crackers for dipping. Enjoy this savory-sweet appetizer at your next gathering or as a delicious snack.
Notes
- Allow cream cheese to come to room temperature for easier blending.
- Use good quality feta for the best flavor.
- To make it spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Can be prepared a few hours in advance and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before serving.
- Substitute pistachios with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: whipped feta, honey feta dip, Mediterranean appetizer, feta cheese recipe, creamy cheese spread, easy appetizer, party dip
