Creamy Whipped Feta Dip with Honey and Pistachios
A creamy, tangy whipped feta dip balanced with sweet honey and crunchy toasted pistachios, perfect for quick snacks or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (225 grams) feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces (115 grams) cream cheese, softened (or full-fat Greek yogurt for lighter option)
- 2 tablespoons honey (mild, runny like clover or wildflower)
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) shelled and toasted pistachios
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh herbs like thyme or oregano, finely chopped (optional)
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of salt (optional, be cautious due to feta saltiness)
Instructions
- Toast the pistachios in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned (about 3-4 minutes). Transfer to a plate and let cool.
- In a food processor, combine crumbled feta and softened cream cheese. Pulse a few times to start breaking it down.
- Add minced garlic, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil to the processor. Pulse again until well combined.
- Turn the processor on and blend until the mixture is creamy and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides with a spatula to ensure even blending.
- Taste the dip and add freshly cracked black pepper and a pinch of salt if needed. Pulse briefly to mix.
- Roughly chop the cooled pistachios. Remove the whipped feta from the processor into a bowl and gently fold in the pistachios and fresh herbs if using.
- Transfer the dip to a serving dish. Drizzle generously with honey on top and add a few whole pistachios for presentation.
Notes
Use a high-quality, creamy feta (preferably sheep’s milk) for best texture. Soften cream cheese to room temperature before blending. Toast pistachios to enhance flavor and crunch. Chill dip for a few hours to meld flavors, then bring to room temperature before serving. Can substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for dairy-free option. Pistachios can be replaced with toasted almonds or walnuts. Avoid overwhipping to keep dip light and fluffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 3
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