Whipped Cream Cheese Feta Dip with Spicy Honey
This whipped cream cheese and feta dip is a savory and tangy appetizer, drizzled with sweet and spicy honey for a flavor-packed experience.
Equipment
- Food processor or high-powered blender
- Spatula
- Small mixing bowl
- Serving bowl
Ingredients
- 6 oz feta cheese crumbled
- 4 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 fresh garlic clove minced or grated
- 1/4 cup honey for spicy honey drizzle
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to spice preference
- 1/8 tsp salt optional, to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper optional, to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor or high-powered blender, combine feta cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and minced garlic.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as desired.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup honey and red pepper flakes to make the spicy honey. Mix until evenly combined.
- Transfer the whipped cream cheese feta dip to a serving bowl and drizzle the spicy honey on top.
- Serve immediately with pita chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
You can prepare the dip up to a day in advance and refrigerate it. Drizzle the spicy honey just before serving. For extra flavor, add a garnish of fresh herbs such as chopped dill or parsley.