Ingredients
Whipped Feta Dip
- 12 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Honey Topping
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Chopped chives, for topping
Instructions
- Blend the Whipped Feta: Add the crumbled feta cheese, sour cream, olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, salt, lemon juice, and lemon zest to a food processor or blender. Blend the ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to incorporate everything evenly.
- Prepare the Honey Topping: In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup honey and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a light simmer and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. This infuses the honey with a subtle spicy warmth and thins it slightly for drizzling.
- Assemble and Serve: Transfer the whipped feta dip into a serving bowl. Drizzle the warm honey and red pepper topping evenly over the dip. Garnish with chopped chives for a fresh, herbal note and a pop of color. Serve immediately with pita chips, crostini, or an assortment of fresh vegetables for dipping.
- Enjoy: Dig in and enjoy the creamy, tangy, and spicy flavors of this crowd-pleasing whipped feta dip, perfect for any occasion.
Notes
- For a thicker dip, chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes in the honey topping to control the level of spiciness.
- This dip can be made a few hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator; bring to room temperature before serving and rewarm the honey topping.
- Serve with a variety of dippers such as pita chips, toasted baguette slices, cucumber rounds, or bell pepper strips for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
