This Whipped Feta with Honey Dip is extra easy to make and a perfect holiday appetizer option. It comes together with minimal effort in just 10 minutes and is delicious, impressive, and memorable.
You’ll love this recipe if you enjoy other appetizers like Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms, Sausage Balls with Cream Cheese, and Halloumi Fries.
This is such a simple recipe to prepare, and the resulting appetizer is absolutely delicious. Creamy, smooth, salty, sweet textures and flavors in every bite.
Make it fresh and serve immediately or prepare it in advance for later. You can even customize it with different additions or garnishes based on your taste preferences and what you have on hand.
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💛 Why you’ll love this recipe
- Perfect for serving as a holiday party appetizer.
- Straightforward ingredients you may already have on hand or that are easily found in grocery stores.
- Customizable based on your taste preferences and what you have on hand.
- Comes together in only 10 minutes with minimal effort.
➡️ Ingredients
⏲ How to make this whipped feta dip recipe
This is an overview of the recipe’s instructions. The full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Blend Ingredients: To a food processor or blender, add feta cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, and lemon zest.
- Blend: Blend all of the ingredients until the mixture becomes smooth. If necessary, scrape the mixture down from the sides of the blender with a rubber spatula, then blend again. If you want to thin the dip out a little more, add a little more olive oil.
- Transfer To Serving Dish: Use a rubber spatula to transfer the whipped feta to a serving dish. Use a spoon to arrange the dip around the outside of the dish, leaving a hole in the middle.
- Garnish: Pour the honey in the middle of the dip, then garnish with pepper, chopped chives, fresh thyme, and/or fresh rosemary on top.
- Serve: Serve with pita bread, crackers, vegetables, or bread.
👉 Ingredient substitution suggestions
- Cream Cheese: Greek yogurt should work here.
- Olive Oil: Use avocado oil instead.
- Lemon Zest: Use orange zest or lime zest.
- Honey: Maple syrup or agave nectar can be used.
✨ Variations
- Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or a spoonful of harissa paste for some added heat.
- Add in some sumac for a tangy, lemony flavor and some beautiful color.
- Blend in roasted garlic cloves for a deep, savory flavor.
- Add a little freshly squeezed lemon juice for some extra citrusy brightness.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and olives.
- Garnish the dip with chopped nuts, pine nuts, or sesame seeds for added texture.
- Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil on top before serving.
〰️ How to serve
- Serve with pita bread, pita chips, crackers, or sliced baguettes for dipping.
- Pair with fresh veggies like carrot sticks, cucumber slices, or bell pepper strips.
- Use as a spread on sandwiches or wraps for added flavor.
- Include as part of a mezze platter or charcuterie board.
💬 FAQs
Can this be made in advance?
Yes, blend all of the ingredients together as instructed in the recipe, then transfer the dip to an airtight container. When you’re ready to serve, allow the dip to sit at room temperature for a little while to soften up, or microwave for 10-15 seconds. Then, transfer the dip to a serving dish before adding honey and optional garnishes.
How should whipped feta dip with honey be stored?
Transfer the whipped feta dip to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Stir the dip before serving again. If it’s too challenging to stir, transfer it to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until softened, about 15-30 seconds.
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Whipped Feta with Honey Dip
Ingredients
- 8-ounce block of feta cheese, cut into small chunks
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, or more, depending on preferences
- Zest from 1 small lemon, (~1 Tablespoon)
- 3 Tablespoons honey
Optional Garnishes:
- Freshly-cracked black pepper
- Finely chopped fresh herbs, chives, thyme, and/or rosemary
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: To a food processor or blender, add feta cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, and lemon zest.
- Blend: Blend all the ingredients until the mixture becomes smooth. If necessary, scrape the mixture down from sides of the blender with a rubber spatula, then blend again. If you want to thin the dip out a little more, add a little more olive oil.
- Transfer To Serving Dish: Use a rubber spatula to transfer whipped feta to a serving dish. Use a spoon to arrange dip around outside of the dish, leaving a hole in the middle.
- Garnish: Pour honey in middle of dip, then garnish with pepper, chopped chives, fresh thyme, and/or fresh rosemary.
- Serve: Serve with pita bread, crackers, vegetables, or bread.
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