Description
This Whipped Feta with Honey Dip is a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet appetizer perfect for parties or snacks. Made by blending feta cheese, cream cheese, and olive oil into a smooth spread, then flavoring it with garlic and basil, and topped with honey, chopped pistachios, chives, and cracked black pepper. Serve with warm pita bread for a delightful and easy-to-make dip.
Ingredients
Cheese Base
- 4 oz Feta cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Seasonings
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
Toppings
- 1/4 C honey
- 1 Tbsp chopped pistachios
- 1 tsp finely chopped chives
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a food processor, combine the feta cheese, cream cheese, and olive oil. Process until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring there are no chunks. Add the minced garlic and dried basil, then pulse a few more times to incorporate the flavors evenly.
- Assemble the Dip: Scoop the whipped cheese mixture onto a small plate or shallow bowl. Use a large spoon to create a small well in the center of the spread.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Fill the well with honey. Garnish around the well with finely chopped chives, chopped pistachios, and cracked black pepper. Serve immediately with warm pieces of pita bread for dipping.
Notes
- For best flavor, allow cream cheese to come to room temperature before whipping.
- Warm the pita bread slightly to enhance the dipping experience.
- This dip can be made up to a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator; add honey and toppings just before serving.
- Chopped walnuts or almonds can be substituted for pistachios if preferred.
- Adjust garlic and black pepper quantities to taste for a milder or stronger flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
