Whipped Feta Dip with Pita
Whipped Feta Dip with Pita
Ingredients
For the Whipped Feta Dip
- 8 ounces feta cheese, block, crumbled
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Serving and Garnish
- 4 pita bread, warmed or toasted, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped, or fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- 1
Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature. If using block feta, crumble it into smaller pieces.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
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. The dip should be light and airy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Taste the whipped feta dip and adjust seasoning if necessary. Feta can vary in saltiness, so add more salt or pepper to your preference.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Transfer the whipped feta dip to a serving bowl. Create a small well in the center of the dip.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over the dip, focusing some into the well. Garnish with chopped fresh dill (or parsley) and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Serve immediately with warmed or toasted pita bread wedges, sliced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes for dipping. Enjoy!
⏱️ 3 min
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Whipped Feta Dip with Pita
Ingredients
For the Whipped Feta Dip
- 8 ounces feta cheese, block, crumbled
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Serving and Garnish
- 4 pita bread, warmed or toasted, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped, or fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- 1
Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature. If using block feta, crumble it into smaller pieces.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
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. The dip should be light and airy.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Taste the whipped feta dip and adjust seasoning if necessary. Feta can vary in saltiness, so add more salt or pepper to your preference.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Transfer the whipped feta dip to a serving bowl. Create a small well in the center of the dip.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over the dip, focusing some into the well. Garnish with chopped fresh dill (or parsley) and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve immediately with warmed or toasted pita bread wedges, sliced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes for dipping. Enjoy!
⏱️ 3 min