Whipped Feta Dip With Honey And Olive Oil
Silky whipped feta with honey and olive oil—tangy, creamy, and ready in 10 minutes. Serve with a big crudités platter. Get the recipe!
Ingredients
Dip
- 8 oz. feta cheese at room temperature
- ½ cup crème fraîche
- ½ cup Greek yogurt full-fat (4 ounces)
- 1 clove garlic squeezed
- 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅙ teaspoon ground black pepper
Topping
- 3 tablespoons olive oil extra vierge, plus more for drizzling
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ground black pepper garnish
- lemon zest garnish
Serve with
- 3 carrots sliced in sticks
- 1 cucumber sliced in sticks
- 1 stalk celery sliced in sticks
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Instructions
- Add feta, crème fraîche, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to a food processor; blend until very smooth.8 oz. feta cheese, ½ cup crème fraîche, ½ cup Greek yogurt, 1 clove garlic, 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅙ teaspoon ground black pepper
- With the motor running, slowly pour in 3 tablespoons of olive oil; blend until silky.3 tablespoons olive oil
- Spread the dip in a bowl and create swirls with the back of a spoon.
- Drizzle honey and a little olive oil over the top; sprinkle parsley, red pepper flakes, and extra zest if using. Serve with crudités and dippers.3 tablespoons honey, ground black pepper, lemon zest, 3 carrots, 1 cucumber, 1 stalk celery
NOTES
1. No food processor? Use a stick blender in a tall jar. A stand mixer won’t get it silky enough.
2. Variations
- Herb garden: Blend in parsley, dill, and chives; top with extra herbs.
- Roasted garlic: Swap raw garlic for 1 roasted clove for a sweet, mellow note.
- Nutty finish: Add a light sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds or finely chopped pistachios on top.
- Fridge: 1 day in an airtight container (toppings added just before serving).
- Make-ahead: Blend the dip a day ahead; whisk briefly before spreading.
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 427mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 4082IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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