Description
This creamy, tangy whipped feta dip is a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines smooth feta and cream cheese with olive oil, honey, and pistachios for a delightful twist. Perfect for parties and gatherings, it pairs beautifully with bread, crackers, or veggie sticks.
Ingredients
- 400g (10 oz) Danish feta, at room temperature
- 125g (4 oz) cream cheese, at room temperature (or 3/4 cup yogurt)
- 1/4 tsp garlic, crushed
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp honey (for topping)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for topping)
- 2 tbsp pistachios, roughly chopped (for topping)
- 1/2 tsp parsley, finely minced (for topping)
- Pinch of chili/red pepper flakes (optional, for topping)
- Sprinkle of lemon zest (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients for the dip (except the olive oil) in a food processor and blitz on high for 10 seconds, or until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- With the motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil through the feeder and blitz until the dip is creamy.
- Spread the dip onto a shallow bowl or plate, making it about 1.5 cm (0.6″) thick. Use the back of a spoon to create swirls for the honey and olive oil to pool in.
- Drizzle the honey and olive oil over the dip. Sprinkle with pistachios, parsley, chili flakes, and lemon zest.
- Serve immediately with your choice of dippers: thick slices of bread, pita, crackers, or veggie sticks.
Notes
- Use yogurt instead of cream cheese for a lighter version.
- For best texture, ensure cheeses are at room temperature before blending.
- Customize the toppings based on preference or dietary restrictions.
- This dip can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
