Description
Creamy, salty, sweet, and slightly spicy, this Whipped Feta and Honey is an easy yet elegant appetizer made with whipped feta, hot honey, and crunchy pistachios. Perfect for parties, holidays, or a cozy night in with toasted baguette slices.
Ingredients
8 ounces cow’s milk feta cheese
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons whole milk or plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
⅓ cup chopped pistachios (for garnish)
Toasted baguette slices (for serving)
Instructions
Break the feta into about 8 pieces and place in a fine mesh strainer. Rinse briefly under cold water, then drain well to reduce excess saltiness (optional).
In a small saucepan, combine the honey and red pepper flakes. Warm over medium heat until the honey gently simmers. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Transfer the drained feta to a food processor. Add the lemon juice and milk or Greek yogurt. Process until the mixture resembles ricotta or cottage cheese.
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Stop and scrape down the bowl, then blend again until smooth and creamy, similar to Greek yogurt.
Spoon the whipped feta into a serving bowl and create a swirl in the center.
Drizzle the cooled hot honey over the top and garnish with chopped pistachios.
Serve immediately with toasted baguette slices.
Notes
For a milder version, reduce or skip the red pepper flakes.
This dip can be made up to 24 hours ahead; add honey and pistachios just before serving.
Sheep’s milk feta can be used, but cow’s milk feta creates a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blended / No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
