Description
Whipped Feta with Honey Dip is a creamy, tangy, and subtly sweet appetizer perfect for serving with fresh vegetables, pita chips, or bread. This easy-to-make dip blends crumbly feta and cream cheese with olive oil, honey, and lemon juice to create a velvety texture with a hint of brightness. Garnish with fresh herbs for an extra touch of flavor and elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
Other Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Base: In a food processor, combine the crumbled feta cheese and softened cream cheese. Blend until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps and the texture is uniform.
- Add Olive Oil: Gradually pour in the olive oil while continuing to blend. This will help create a velvety, smooth consistency and fully incorporate the oil into the cheese mixture.
- Incorporate Honey and Lemon Juice: Pour in the honey and lemon juice, then pulse or blend just until these ingredients are fully incorporated. Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey if desired.
- Transfer and Garnish: Spoon the whipped feta into a serving bowl. Drizzle a little extra honey over the top for visual appeal and added sweetness. Sprinkle fresh herbs such as parsley, thyme, or oregano if using.
- Serve: Serve immediately with fresh vegetables like cucumber, carrot sticks, or bell pepper strips, or with pita chips or bread for dipping.
- Store Leftovers: Place any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate. The dip will keep well for up to 3 days but is best enjoyed fresh.
- Optional Flavor Enhancements: For extra depth of flavor, try adding roasted garlic or crushed red pepper flakes during the blending stage.
- Adjust Sweetness: Remember you can always adjust the amount of honey to suit your taste preference, making the dip more or less sweet as desired.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for a richer, creamier dip.
- Opt for a good quality honey and extra virgin olive oil to enhance flavor.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature based on preference.
- Garnishing with fresh herbs adds color and fresh aroma.
- Perfect for entertaining as a simple yet elegant appetizer.
- This dip pairs wonderfully with a crisp white wine for entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dip
- Method: Blending/No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
Keywords: whipped feta dip, honey feta dip, easy appetizer, Mediterranean dip, creamy feta dip, party dip, no cook dip
