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Whipped Feta Dip with Honey

Whipped Feta Dip with Honey

Salty, creamy feta whipped light and fluffy with cream cheese, olive oil, and lemon, then drizzled with honey and topped with pistachios and thyme. A 10-minute appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz feta cheese block drained and crumbled
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 small clove garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons honey plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup crushed pistachios toasted (for topping)
  • Fresh thyme leaves for topping

Equipment

Method
 

  2. Add the feta, cream cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and black pepper to a food processor.
  3. Process for 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides once, until completely smooth and fluffy.
  4. Spread the whipped feta into a serving bowl and drizzle with a little extra olive oil.
  5. Drizzle generously with honey, then top with the crushed pistachios and fresh thyme leaves.
  6. Serve with pita chips, crostini, or fresh veggie sticks.

Notes

Use block feta for the smoothest texture. Process until no crumbs remain.