Description
Drizzled with golden honey, Whipped Feta Honey Dip elevates simple ingredients into a Mediterranean-inspired delicacy. Creamy cheese blends seamlessly with sweet nectar, creating an irresistible spread perfect for entertaining or quiet moments of indulgence you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 400 grams (14 ounces) feta cheese, rinsed
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) soft goat cheese (or cream cheese)
Herbs and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
- 3 tablespoons hot honey, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse the feta cheese under cool running water to minimize excessive saltiness, then gently pat completely dry with clean paper towels.
- Finely mince or delicately grate fresh garlic cloves to release their robust aromatic essence.
- Consolidate all prepared ingredients into a robust food processor, ensuring precise placement of feta, goat cheese, minced garlic, fragrant oregano, delicate thyme, spicy hot honey, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Activate the food processor and blend ingredients until achieving a silky, uniform consistency, periodically pausing to scrape down the interior sides and ensure thorough integration.
- Conduct a comprehensive taste evaluation, carefully assessing the flavor profile and making nuanced seasoning adjustments as required to balance the overall taste experience.
- Elegantly transfer the creamy mixture into an appropriate serving vessel, embellish with an artful drizzle of additional hot honey, and complete the presentation by delicately scattering fresh herb garnishes across the surface.
Notes
- Let feta and goat cheese sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before blending to achieve smoother, more spreadable consistency.
- Rinse feta under cold water briefly to reduce excessive saltiness, then thoroughly pat dry with paper towels to maintain proper texture.
- Adjust heat levels by using different hot honey varieties or adding red pepper flakes for personalized spice intensity.
- Replace dairy cheeses with plant-based alternatives like cashew or almond-based cheese for vegan-friendly version without compromising creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 235kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg