Whipped Feta Dip (Print)

Creamy whipped feta with honey, walnuts and herbs — a quick, tangy spread for bread, crackers or veggies.

# Components:

→ Dairy

01 - 200 g feta cheese, crumbled
02 - 100 g cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
03 - 2 tbsp Greek yogurt

→ Toppings

04 - 2 tbsp honey
05 - 1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
06 - 2 tbsp fresh herbs (such as dill, mint, or parsley), chopped
07 - Zest of 1 lemon
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
09 - 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

→ For Serving

10 - Warm pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks

# Directions:

01 - In a food processor, combine feta, cream cheese, and Greek yogurt. Blend for 2–3 minutes until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
02 - Transfer the whipped feta to a shallow serving bowl and use the back of a spoon to create swirls.
03 - Drizzle the honey and olive oil over the top, then scatter with walnuts, fresh herbs, and lemon zest. Finish with a few cracks of black pepper.
04 - Serve immediately with pita, crackers, or veggie sticks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in barely ten minutes, just long enough to pour yourself a glass of wine.
  • The combination of honey, crunchy walnuts, and lemon zest turns a humble dip into something dinner party worthy.
02 -
  • I once tried using low-fat cream cheese and the dip ended up oddly grainy—stick with full-fat for that dreamy texture.
  • Letting the feta and cream cheese sit at room temp for 20 minutes before blending makes everything smoother, no elbow grease required.
03 -
  • Wipe the blade and bowl of your food processor with a little olive oil before blending—feta can stick and this trick makes cleanup easy.
  • A pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of smoked paprika wakes up the flavors and is a subtle way to change things up.
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