Whipped Feta with Honey and Pistachios Recipe
This Whipped Feta with Honey recipe features creamy, smooth feta cheese blended with lemon juice, milk, and olive oil, topped with spicy hot honey and crunchy pistachios. It makes a delightful savory and sweet appetizer or snack, perfectly paired with toasted baguette slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Feta Dip
- 8 ounces cow’s milk feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons whole milk (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Hot Honey
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish and Serving
- ⅓ cup chopped pistachios
- Toasted baguette slices
Instructions
- Rinse the Feta: Break the block of feta cheese into about 8 pieces and place them in a fine mesh strainer. Rinse briefly under cold water to remove some of the saltiness (this step is optional). Allow the feta to drain well.
- Prepare Hot Honey: In a small saucepan, combine the honey and red pepper flakes. Warm the mixture over medium heat until the honey begins to simmer. Remove from heat and let it cool while you prepare the dip.
- Whip the Feta: Transfer the drained feta to a food processor bowl. Add fresh lemon juice and whole milk (or Greek yogurt). Process until the texture resembles ricotta or cottage cheese. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Scrape down the sides and process again until the mixture is smooth and creamy, similar to Greek yogurt in consistency. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Garnish and Serve: Using a spoon, create a swirl pattern in the whipped feta. Drizzle the cooled hot honey evenly over the top. Sprinkle the chopped pistachios as a garnish. Serve immediately with toasted baguette slices.
Notes
- Rinsing the feta is optional but helps to control the saltiness of the dip.
- You can substitute whole milk with plain Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor and thicker texture.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your heat preference for the hot honey.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Whipped feta, honey feta dip, appetizer, Mediterranean dip, spicy honey, feta spread
