How To Make Creamy Whipped Feta Dip
If you are looking for a tasty quick and easy appetizer, here it is! Topped with Marcano Almonds this easy to make “How To Make Creamy Whipped Feta Dip Recipe“ is a crowd pleaser and it goes great with a glass of red wine. Let’s Sparkle!
How To Make Creamy Whipped Feta Dip
What you will Love About This CreamyWhipped Feta Recipe
- EASY TO MAKE WITH JUST A FEW INGREDIENTS!
- PERFECT FOR A LAST MINUTE APPETIZER WHEN SOMEONE DROPS IN!
- A SAVORY CROWD PLEASER!
Occasions To Serve Creamy Whipped Feta Dip with Marcano Almonds
- Christmas
- Thanksgiving
- Friendsgiving
- Football and Tailgating
- Casual Wine Night
Wines and Cocktails to Pair with This Creamy Whipped Feta Dip Recipe
- MALBEC
- RED TABLE WINE
What to Serve Alongside Whipped Feta Dip
- Pinot Grigio: The acidity of the wine cuts the saltines of the olives and the feta for a perfect bite.
- Chardonnay: The buttery notes of a Chardonnay softens the bite of the feta leaving the palate with a comfort food vibe.
Whipped Feta with Herb Roasted Olives Recipe
Ingredients
Whipped Feta
- 4 ounces feta cheese, drained
- 8 ounces cream cheese, whole
- 1/4 cup sour cream, substitute greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 +/- tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Feta and Olive Garnish
- extra virgin olive oil
- Marcano almonds
- lemon zest
- flaked salt
Instructions
Whipped Feta
Crumble the drained feta and pat dry with paper towels to remove a bit of the water.
Add the feta cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic cloves, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper into a food processor. Pulse until completely combined. Drizzle in olive oil until creamy.
Assembly
Add the whipped feta into a bowl or spread onto a favorite platter or board, top with Marcano almonds. Garnish with lemon zest, a sprinkle of flaked finishing salt, drizzled olive oil, and a sprig of thyme or edible flowers.
EXTRA CHARM!
SPREAD THE WHIPPED FETA INTO A FLOWER! IT MAKES A PERFECT APPETIZER FOR SPRING.
Serve with toasted crostini or a favorite crackers.
Feta and Herb Roasted Olive Recipe Notes
- I recommend getting as much water out of the feta as possible.
- Be careful with drizzling in the olive oil. Stop when the whipped feta is just creamy.
- Swap the honey with hot honey for a little zinger.
How To Make Creamy Whipped Feta Dip
Ingredients
Whipped Feta
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese whole
- 1/4 cup sour cream substitute greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 +/- tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey substitute hot honey for a kick
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teapsoon pepper
Garnish
- Marcano Almonds
- lemon zest
- flaked salt
- extra virgin olive oil
- sprig of thyme (Optional)
- fresh flowers (Optional)
Instructions
Whipped Feta
- Crumble the drained feta cheese and pat excess water out with a paper towel.
- Add the feta cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic cloves, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper into a food processor. Pulse until completely combined. Drizzle in olive oil until just creamy.
Assembly
- Add the whipped feta into a bowl or spread on a pretty platter. Garnish with the Marcano almonds, lemon zest, a sprinkle of flaked finishing salt, and a sprig of thyme or edible flowers.
- Serve with toasted crostini or a favorite crackers.
Notes
- I recommend getting as much water out of the feta as possible.
- Be careful with drizzling in the olive oil. Stop when the whipped feta is just creamy. Swap the honey with hot honey for a little zinger.
