Description
Whip up this incredibly easy and delicious Whipped Feta Dip with Honey and Chili Flakes for a perfect Mediterranean appetizer. It’s creamy, savory, slightly sweet, and has a gentle kick of heat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (7-8 oz) feta cheese, preferably Greek, drained
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons honey, plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- Fresh dill or parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Crumble the feta cheese into a food processor.
- Add the softened cream cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic (if using), and black pepper.
- Process until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. This may take 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the whipped feta to a serving bowl.
- Drizzle generously with honey.
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
- Garnish with fresh dill or parsley, if desired.
- Serve immediately with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a smoother dip, ensure your cream cheese is fully softened.
- Adjust the amount of honey and chili flakes to your personal preference.
- This dip can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving for the best texture.
- Drizzle with extra olive oil just before serving for added richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip/Spread
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 4g
