Description
A smooth, tangy whipped feta dip drizzled with sweet and spicy honey, perfect for scooping with pita or fresh veggies. This dip blends creamy cheese with a touch of citrus and heat, creating an irresistible appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
- Pita bread or chips, for serving
Instructions
- Let the cream cheese come to room temperature.
- In a food processor or blender, combine feta, cream cheese, olive oil, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth and fluffy.
- In a small saucepan, gently warm the honey over low heat. Stir in red pepper flakes, then remove from heat and let infuse.
- Scoop the whipped feta into a shallow serving dish. Swirl the surface with a spoon.
- Drizzle the infused spicy honey over the dip generously.
- Serve with warm pita or fresh veggies.
Notes
- Use block feta in brine for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing the red pepper flakes.
- Let the dip chill for 30 minutes before serving for deeper flavor.
- Re-whip leftovers to restore creamy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: whipped feta, spicy honey dip, creamy feta appetizer, feta cheese dip, party dip