Description
Whipped feta with honey is a heavenly blend of creamy, tangy, and sweet flavors that transforms any gathering into a special occasion. This elegant and versatile dish features a velvety texture topped with golden honey, making it perfect as a dip, spread, or topping for grilled meats and veggies. With minimal preparation time, you can whip up this delightful treat that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz feta cheese (quality block)
- 4 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 3 tbsp honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your food processor or blender.
- Blend feta cheese and cream cheese until smooth (1-2 minutes).
- Drizzle in honey and olive oil; blend until combined.
- Add lemon juice; blend until fluffy (about 30 seconds).
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or more honey if desired.
- Transfer to a serving bowl; drizzle with extra honey and garnish with fresh herbs if using. Serve with crackers or bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with toppings like crushed pistachios or fresh herbs. You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a unique twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.