Description
A creamy, tangy whipped feta dip topped with sweet-tart cranberry sauce, crunchy pistachios, and a drizzle of honey. Perfect for holidays or any festive gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey, plus more for drizzling
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons shelled pistachios, chopped
- Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish
- Crackers or pita chips, for serving
Instructions
- Let the feta and cream cheese come to room temperature for easier blending.
- In a food processor, blend feta, cream cheese, olive oil, honey, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
- In a small saucepan, combine dried cranberries, a splash of water, honey, and orange zest. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened. Let cool.
- Spoon the whipped feta into a shallow bowl, swirling it with a spoon to create ridges.
- Top with the cranberry mixture, drizzle with honey, sprinkle with pistachios, and garnish with rosemary.
- Serve with crackers, pita chips, or toasted baguette slices.
Notes
- Use block feta for a creamier consistency.
- Let cheeses soften before blending to ensure smooth texture.
- Prepare the cranberry topping ahead and chill before serving.
- Toast pistachios for extra flavor and crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: whipped feta dip, cranberry feta dip, holiday appetizer, vegetarian party dip, easy feta spread