I recently served this whipped feta with honey for a happy hour appetizer and it was such a huge hit I wanted to share the recipe. This versatile dip is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. The feta gives it a rich salty tang, the lemon gives it zing, and the hot honey balances it all out with a sweet kick!
All you need is a few ingredients and 5 minutes to make it!
Reasons Why We You’ll Whipped Feta with Honey
- The leftover dip is delicious for spreading on sandwiches or toast, add a dollop to your soup, or top it on fresh roasted veggies. Personally, I love dipping pizza crust into my leftover feta dip! The options are endless really! Store it in the fridge for up to 3 days (the dip will thicken the longer it sits).
- It only takes 5 minutes to make and requires just a few steps.
- It’s a crowd-pleaser and is perfect for your next gathering or holiday party. Serve it as a mezze platter or on a charcuterie board and it will disappear quickly!
Whipped Feta with Honey Ingredients
- Feta Cheese: For this recipe, you’ll want to use the block of feta, not the crumbles (which is too dry and contains extra ingredients to prevent caking).
- Cream Cheese: I recommend the full-fat cream cheese so it’s creamier and easier to whip
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Use high-quality olive oil to elevate this dish. I love and swear by my Kosterina EVOO!
- Lemon: You’re going to use both the juice and zest from the lemon.
- Garlic: I prefer fresh minced garlic but you can use pre-minced garlic too.
- Honey: We love HOT HONEY on our whipped feta but you can also use regular honey.
- Garnishes: Dill is a pretty garnish for this dip. You can also sprinkle some red pepper flakes, crushed pistachios, pine nuts, and more on top! The possibilities are endless!
- Dippers: Serve with fresh veggies like cucumber and carrots or warm pita bread.
Alright, grab your food processor and let’s whip it…whip it good!
Whipped Feta with Honey
This versatile dip is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. The feta gives it a rich salty tang, the lemon gives it zing, and the hot honey balances it all out with a sweet kick! All you need is a few ingredients and 5 minutes to make it!
Ingredients
- 8 oz block feta cheese
- 3 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced and zest
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- Optional Garnishes: fresh dill or parsley, red pepper flakes, pine nuts, pistachios, etc.
- Dippers: warm pita bread, fresh veggies (carrots, cucumbers), pita crackers
Instructions
- In a food processor, add the feta cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Pulse until creamy and smooth.
- Transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle with honey.
- Optional: garnish with fresh dill, red pepper flakes, crushed pistachios, pine nuts, and more on top!
Notes
The leftover dip is delicious for spreading on sandwiches or toast, add a dollop to your soup, or top it on fresh roasted veggies. Store it in the fridge for up to 3 days (the dip will thicken the longer it sits).
