Whipped Feta and Honey: The Best Sweet and Savory Dip Recipe
Whipped Feta and Honey is a creamy dip that balances sweetness and saltiness, perfect for any appetizer spread.
Equipment
- food processor
- Fine-mesh strainer
- small saucepan
Ingredients
Cheese and Dip Base
- 8 ounces cow’s milk feta cheese
- ¼ cup honey can use hot honey or plain honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons whole milk or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish and Serving
- ⅓ cup chopped pistachios for garnish
- toasted baguette slices for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Break the block of feta into about 8 pieces and place in a fine mesh strainer. Rinse briefly under cold water then drain well.
- Combine the honey and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat until the honey starts to simmer. Remove from the heat and cool.
- Transfer the feta to the bowl of a food processor. Add the lemon juice and milk. Process until the mixture resembles ricotta or cottage cheese. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
- Scrape the bottom of the bowl and process again until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
- Using a spoon, make a swirl in the dip. Drizzle the cooled hot honey over the feta. Garnish with finely chopped pistachios. Serve immediately with toasted baguette slices.
Notes
Dip can be made 3 days ahead and refrigerated until needed. For best results, add the honey just before serving. Variations: savoury version with garlic, fresh herbs, and oven roasted olives.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 213IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 151mgIron: 0.5mg
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