Whipped Feta with Honey and Pistachios Recipe
This Whipped Feta with Honey recipe creates a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy dip that perfectly balances the salty feta cheese with sweet and spicy hot honey. Garnished with crunchy pistachios and served with toasted baguette slices, this vibrant appetizer is quick to prepare and sure to impress guests with its delightful textures and flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Feta Dip
- 8 ounces cow’s milk feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons whole milk (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Hot Honey
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish and Serving
- ⅓ cup chopped pistachios (for garnish)
- Toasted baguette slices (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Feta: Break the block of feta into about 8 pieces and place it in a fine mesh strainer. Rinse briefly under cold water, then drain well. This step helps reduce some of the saltiness but is optional.
- Make the Hot Honey: Combine the honey and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat until the honey starts to simmer. Remove from heat and allow it to cool while you prepare the dip.
- Whip the Feta: Transfer the drained feta pieces to the bowl of a food processor. Add the lemon juice and whole milk (or Greek yogurt). Process until the mixture resembles ricotta or cottage cheese. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Scrape down the bowl and continue processing until the dip is smooth and creamy with a consistency similar to Greek yogurt.
- Assemble and Serve: Transfer the whipped feta to a serving bowl. Using a spoon, create a swirl on top of the dip. Drizzle the cooled hot honey over the feta and garnish with finely chopped pistachios. Serve immediately with toasted baguette slices.
Notes
- Rinsing the feta reduces saltiness, but you can skip this step if you prefer a saltier dip.
- If you don’t have whole milk, plain Greek yogurt is an excellent alternative for creaminess.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes in the hot honey to control the level of spiciness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; drizzle with warm honey before serving again.
- Toasted baguette slices can be substituted with crackers or fresh vegetable sticks for serving.
Keywords: whipped feta, hot honey, feta dip, Mediterranean appetizer, easy party dip, spicy honey, pistachio garnish
