Whipped Feta Dip with Honey and Pistachios
Whipped Feta Dip with Honey and Pistachios
Ingredients
For the Whipped Feta Dip
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
For the Garnish and Serving
- 1/4 cup pistachios, shelled, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped (optional)
- as needed honey, for drizzling
- as needed pita bread, toasted or fresh, for serving
- as needed fresh vegetables, such as cucumber, bell peppers, carrots, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Process the mixture on high speed, scraping down the sides as needed, until it is completely smooth and creamy. This may take 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the 2 tablespoons of honey to the whipped feta mixture and pulse a few times to incorporate. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired, though feta is typically salty enough.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Transfer the whipped feta dip to a shallow serving bowl or plate. Use the back of a spoon to create a nice swirl or well in the center.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Drizzle generously with additional honey over the top of the dip. Sprinkle with the roughly chopped pistachios and the optional fresh mint.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Serve immediately with toasted pita bread, fresh vegetables, or crackers. The dip can also be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days; let it come to room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving for best texture.
⏱️ 6 min
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Whipped Feta Dip with Honey and Pistachios
Ingredients
For the Whipped Feta Dip
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
For the Garnish and Serving
- 1/4 cup pistachios, shelled, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped (optional)
- as needed honey, for drizzling
- as needed pita bread, toasted or fresh, for serving
- as needed fresh vegetables, such as cucumber, bell peppers, carrots, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Process the mixture on high speed, scraping down the sides as needed, until it is completely smooth and creamy. This may take 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the 2 tablespoons of honey to the whipped feta mixture and pulse a few times to incorporate. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired, though feta is typically salty enough.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Transfer the whipped feta dip to a shallow serving bowl or plate. Use the back of a spoon to create a nice swirl or well in the center.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Drizzle generously with additional honey over the top of the dip. Sprinkle with the roughly chopped pistachios and the optional fresh mint.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Serve immediately with toasted pita bread, fresh vegetables, or crackers. The dip can also be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days; let it come to room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving for best texture.
⏱️ 6 min