Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 200g good-quality crumbly feta cheese, crumbled and softened to room temperature
- 100g Greek yogurt or cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey, for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch of black pepper
Optional Add-ins and Garnishes
- Fresh herbs such as mint, thyme, oregano, dill, or basil (to taste)
- Toasted walnuts or pistachios (for crunch)
- Crushed red pepper flakes or smoked paprika (for a spicy kick)
- Lemon or orange zest (for extra citrus aroma)
Instructions
- Step 1: Crumble and soften the feta
Start by crumbling your feta cheese into a mixing bowl and allowing it to come to room temperature; this ensures it whips smoothly without lumps.
- Step 2: Add the creamy base
Add Greek yogurt or cream cheese to the bowl to provide smoothness and balance, mellowing out the feta’s saltiness while creating a luscious texture.
- Step 3: Blend until fluffy
Using a hand mixer or food processor, whip the feta and creamy base together until light and airy, about 2 to 3 minutes, to obtain a dreamy, spreadable consistency.
- Step 4: Mix in flavor enhancers
Fold in freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, and a pinch of black pepper to brighten the dip and beautifully tie all flavors together.
- Step 5: Drizzle honey on top
Transfer the whipped feta mixture into a serving dish and drizzle a generous amount of honey over the surface for the perfect finishing touch.
Notes
- Use room temperature feta and cream cheese for easier blending and fluffier texture.
- Choose quality feta cheese for optimal flavor and creaminess.
- Drizzle honey on top just before serving to preserve its texture and sweetness.
- Do not over-whip to avoid grainy texture or breaking the cheese.
- Adjust honey quantity to balance sweetness with feta’s tanginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: approximately 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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