Description
Creamy whipped feta with tart cranberries crunchy pistachios and sweet honey creates a flavorful dip perfect for snacks and gatherings
Ingredients
Scale
8 oz feta cheese
1/4 cup cream cheese or Greek yogurt
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup shelled pistachios (unsalted)
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil
Fresh cracked black pepper (optional)
Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Start by crumbling the feta cheese into a food processor or sturdy bowl if you plan to whip by hand. Add the cream cheese or Greek yogurt to soften the mix and create a super creamy texture.
- Whip or blend the mixture on high until it’s smooth, fluffy, and spreadable—around 1 to 2 minutes.
- Transfer the whipped feta to a serving dish or shallow bowl, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Scatter the dried cranberries evenly over the feta.
- Sprinkle the pistachios all over for even distribution.
- Drizzle the honey generously over the top, then follow with a gentle drizzle of olive oil.
- Finish with a dusting of fresh cracked black pepper and garnish with thyme or rosemary.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Whipped feta with cranberries, pistachios, and honey is a creamy, tangy, crunchy, and sweet appetizer that’s perfect for gatherings or cozy nights. It’s quick to prepare and beautifully versatile, pairing wonderfully with crackers, bread, veggies, and more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Fat: 16 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
Keywords: whipped feta, appetizer, cranberries, pistachios, honey, easy recipe, Mediterranean, snack
