Description
Whipped feta with honey dip brings Mediterranean charm to your table. Creamy Greek feta blends with sweet honey, creating a luxurious spread perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying as a quick appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cheese Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) feta cheese
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
Seasoning and Herbs:
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped chives
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup (85 grams) honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Utilize a food processor to transform feta and cream cheese into a velvety, uniform blend by pulsing with olive oil until achieving a silky-smooth consistency.
- Introduce minced garlic and dried basil into the cheese mixture, continuing to process until all ingredients meld seamlessly.
- Transfer the whipped cheese creation onto a serving plate, gently creating a gentle depression in the center using the back of a large spoon.
- Delicately drizzle honey into the center crater, allowing it to pool and create an enticing golden focal point.
- Artfully scatter chopped chives around the honey center, creating a vibrant green perimeter.
- Sprinkle crushed pistachios across the surface, adding a delightful textural contrast and nutty dimension.
- Finish the presentation with a generous dusting of freshly cracked black pepper, enhancing the dip’s aromatic profile.
- Accompany the whipped feta with warm pita bread, crisp crackers, or an assortment of fresh vegetable crudités for an irresistible appetizer or shared snack.
Notes
- Elevate your appetizer game with this creamy, tangy whipped feta dip that blends rich cheeses into a smooth, luxurious spread.
- Garlic and basil add depth and aromatic complexity, transforming a simple cheese mixture into a gourmet experience.
- Honey’s golden sweetness perfectly balances the salty feta, creating a dynamic flavor profile that will surprise and delight guests.
- Crunchy pistachios and fresh chives provide textural contrast, making each bite interesting and visually appealing.
- Versatile serving options include warm pita, crisp crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks, ensuring this dip suits any gathering or mood.
- Prepare the dip quickly in a food processor, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the company of friends and less time in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg