Description
Creamy pumpkin whipped feta dip blends Mediterranean charm with autumn’s warmth, offering a sophisticated twist on classic appetizers. Rich, velvety textures and bold flavors invite you to savor each delightful spoonful of this irresistible seasonal specialty.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
Pumpkin and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (240 grams) canned pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, crumble feta and blend with cream cheese until a uniform texture develops.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree, creating a rich, autumnal base with smooth consistency.
- Drizzle olive oil and maple syrup, stirring to integrate complementary sweet and earthy notes.
- Fold in sour cream, ensuring a velvety, luxurious texture throughout the mixture.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, distributing spices evenly for balanced flavor profile.
- Utilize an electric mixer or food processor, blending on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until mixture becomes silky and light.
- Pause and taste, fine-tuning seasonings to personal preference with additional salt or spices if desired.
- Transfer whipped dip to a serving vessel, covering and chilling in refrigerator for minimum 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove from refrigerator, garnish with optional fresh herbs or crushed nuts, and serve alongside crisp crackers, warm pita, or raw vegetable sticks.
Notes
- Let feta and cream cheese sit at room temperature for easier blending and smoother texture.
- Adjust maple syrup to personal preference, adding more or less depending on desired sweetness level.
- Prepare dip up to 3 days in advance, storing covered in refrigerator to enhance flavor development.
- Swap dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives for vegan version, using cashew cheese and coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg