Description
Indulge in this creamy and flavorful whipped feta with honey recipe that makes for a delightful appetizer. The combination of tangy feta, sweet honey, and a hint of spice creates a perfect balance of flavors. Serve it with toasted baguette slices for a delicious Greek-inspired treat.
Ingredients
Whipped Feta:
- 8 ounces cow’s milk feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons whole milk or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Hot Honey:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish:
- 1/3 cup chopped pistachios
Serving:
- toasted baguette slices
Instructions
- Prepare Feta: Break feta into pieces, rinse, and drain.
- Make Hot Honey: Warm honey and red pepper flakes in a saucepan.
- Whip Feta: Process feta, lemon juice, milk, and olive oil until smooth.
- Assemble: Transfer dip to a bowl, create a swirl, drizzle with honey, and garnish with pistachios.
- Serve: Enjoy with toasted baguette slices.
Notes
- Dip can be made 3 days ahead and refrigerated, add honey before serving.
- Variations: Add garlic, herbs, olives, and extra olive oil for a savory twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 171 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 26mg
