Whipped Feta with Honey Dip

5 from 1 vote

Whipped Feta with Honey Dip

Feta and cream cheese blended smooth with olive oil and lemon zest, spread in a serving dish, and finished with honey poured into the middle. Salty, tangy, and sweet. It takes about 10 minutes and serves 4.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: feta with honey, whipped feta dip, whipped feta with honey

Servings: servings

Calories: 358kcal

Author: Sara Nelson

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 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 spread the dip toward the outside of the dish, leaving a well in the middle for the honey.
Garnish: Pour the honey into the middle of the 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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Notes

To Make In Advance: 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 to 15 seconds. Then, transfer the dip to a serving dish before adding honey and optional garnishes.

Refrigerator Storage: 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 to 30 seconds.

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