Whipped Feta with Honey and Pistachios
Whipped Feta with Honey and Pistachios
Ingredients
For the Whipped Feta
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Topping
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup pistachios, shelled, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Serving
- 2 pita bread, warmed or toasted, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- 1
Crumble the feta cheese and ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature. Roughly chop the shelled pistachios and mince the garlic clove.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a food processor, combine the crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Process the mixture on high speed until it is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure all ingredients are incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Transfer the whipped feta to a shallow serving bowl or plate, spreading it evenly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Evenly drizzle the honey over the whipped feta. Sprinkle with the chopped pistachios, fresh mint, and red pepper flakes (if using).
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Serve immediately with warm pita bread wedges, sliced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes for dipping.
⏱️ 2 min
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Whipped Feta with Honey and Pistachios
Ingredients
For the Whipped Feta
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Topping
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup pistachios, shelled, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Serving
- 2 pita bread, warmed or toasted, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- 1
Crumble the feta cheese and ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature. Roughly chop the shelled pistachios and mince the garlic clove.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a food processor, combine the crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Process the mixture on high speed until it is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure all ingredients are incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Transfer the whipped feta to a shallow serving bowl or plate, spreading it evenly.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Evenly drizzle the honey over the whipped feta. Sprinkle with the chopped pistachios, fresh mint, and red pepper flakes (if using).
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Serve immediately with warm pita bread wedges, sliced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes for dipping.
⏱️ 2 min