Creamy Whipped Feta Dip with Hot Honey
A quick and easy creamy whipped feta dip with a spicy-sweet hot honey drizzle, perfect for parties and simple snacking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (225g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced or grated
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) hot honey
- Optional garnish: fresh thyme or chili flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: crumble feta cheese and soften cream cheese to room temperature (about 20–30 minutes). Mince garlic and squeeze lemon juice.
- Combine in the food processor: add feta, cream cheese, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down sides halfway through blending.
- Pulse until creamy: blend until smooth and whipped with no large chunks. If too thick, add olive oil teaspoon by teaspoon and blend again.
- Season to taste: add freshly ground black pepper (start with ¼ teaspoon) and pulse briefly. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Transfer and garnish: spoon dip into a shallow serving bowl. Drizzle hot honey evenly over the top and sprinkle with fresh thyme or chili flakes if desired.
- Serve immediately with pita chips, veggies, or toasted baguette slices. Optionally refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Softening cream cheese is essential for a smooth texture. Use a firmer, less salty feta for best results. Adjust hot honey amount to control heat. Stir in olive oil or lemon juice if dip thickens after refrigeration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 tabl
- Calories: 90110
- Sugar: 23
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 34
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 45
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