by Stacey Updated: Mar 28, 2024
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Sweet, salty and velvety rich, this easywhipped feta dipwithcream cheese,garlic,honeyand a little spicy kick from cracked pepper is the perfectappetizerdip for parties, weekends or any time you want to share a moment and a special bite with someone! Dip it with soft,warm pita bread,pita chips,veggiesor crisp, whole graincrackers.
This is such a simplerecipe, but one with huge rewards! Salty feta is whipped with smoothcream cheese, then mixed up just right with a littlegarlic, pepper and dried basil. There’s nothing like theflavorof savory, herbycheese!
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But what comes next is where the real magic happens for thiswhipped feta dip- a little hollow in the soft, whippedcheesescradles, not just adrizzle, but an irresistible well of sweet, goldenhoney…
Cheese, herbs,honey. One of a kind? Yes! Will everyone want thisrecipeat yournext party? Absolutely! This is no ordinary partyappetizer. This is Heaven.
Whipped Feta Ingredients
I’ll walk through an overview of ingredients & steps in these next sections along with helpful tips!
Look for specifics at the end of the post in therecipe card.
- Feta Cheese
- cream cheese
- minced garlic
- dried basil
- olive oil (extra virgin olive oil)
- honey
- chopped pistachios
- coarse black pepper
- chives
Ingredient Substitutions/Additions: For an extra spicy kick, add a few red pepper flakes.
Instead of feta crumbles, use a block of feta cheese. The crumbles make a great dip, but the block creates an even better, less grainy texture.
How to Make The Best Whipped Feta Dip
Not only is this an outrageously goodappetizer, thiscreamywhipped feta dipis also incredibly quick and simple to make!A minute or less in thefood processorand you have a gorgeousdishthattastesevery bit as delicious as it looks. A little rustic, a little sophisticated, there is nothing quite like soft, richcheeseand sweethoney, especially when it’s meant to be shared!
WhiptheCheesesTogether. In afood processor,blendthe feta,cream cheeseand a littleolive oiluntil thecheesesare well combined and smooth. Add basil andgarlicand blend well again.
Plate & Add theHoney.Scoopcheeseonto a small plate or into ashallow bowl. Use a largespoonto create a generous well in the center of thecheese. Fill the well withhoney. Garnish the sides of the well withchives, pistachios andblack pepperand serve!
The Engineer and I lovedisheslike this when we want to take meal time up a notch or two, but we don’t want to go out. A little bowl ofwhipped feta andhoneyis ideal for nibbling while we unwind and catch up on each other’s day. Followed up with a littlepan-seared steakandbroccoli slaw with apples and brussel sproutsand we’re talking a perfect evening that’s special without being fussy.
But it doesn’t stop there. Thiswhipped feta dipis the perfect before dinner bite when we have friends over. It hits the spot on game day and is a greatsnackwhen the girls stop by or just anytime whenappetizersare on the menu!
Serving this dip creates delicious moments that quickly become fond memories. You’ll find yourself sharing it again and again. On the plate and on arecipecard.
Can This Dip be Made Ahead of Time?
Thecheeses,garlicand basil can be whipped together and even plated up to one day ahead of time. Just cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until you are ready to use. Addhoneyand garnishes when you are ready to serve.
Can Feta & Honey Dip be Stored After it’s Been Served?
There usually isn’t any left over around here. But if you happen to have some you would like to save after serving, it should at least keep for one day in therefrigeratorif wrapped with plastic wrap or in anairtight containerand kept in thefridge.
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- Whipped Feta Tzatziki Dip
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Whipped Feta with Honey Dip
Sweet, salty and velvety rich, this easy whipped feta dip is perfect for parties, weekends or any time you want to share a moment and bite with someone!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dip, party
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 282kcal
Author: Stacey | SouthernDiscourse.com
Ingredients
- 4 oz Feta cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ tsp minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ C honey
- 1 Tbsp chopped pistachios
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped chives
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
In a food processor, combine feta, cream cheese and olive oil until cheese are well combined and smooth. Add basil and garlic, mixing well again.
Scoop cheese out of the food processor onto a small plate or into a shallow bowl. Use a large spoon to create a well in the center of the cheese. Fill the well with honey. Garnish the sides of the well with chives, pistachios and black pepper.
Serve immediately with warm pieces of pita bread.
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Nutrition
Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Sodium: 413mg | Sugar: 19g
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