Hot Honey Whipped Feta Dip (10-Minute Holiday Appetizer)
Creamy, salty, sweet and a little spicy. This 10-minute whipped feta dip with hot honey is the bowl everyone hovers around.
This is the dip people ask about before they've even taken off their coats. Creamy whipped feta, swirled with honey warmed with red pepper flakes. It takes 10 minutes and you can make the base two days ahead.
Serves: 8 | Time: 10 minutes | Cooking: none
Ingredients
- 8 oz block feta cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (more for extra heat)
- Chopped pistachios and fresh thyme for topping
- Pita chips, crackers or sliced cucumbers for dipping
Steps
- Crumble the feta into a food processor. Add the cream cheese, olive oil and lemon juice.
- Blend 1-2 minutes until very smooth and fluffy.
- Warm the honey with the red pepper flakes for about 20 seconds in the microwave and stir.
- Spread the dip in a shallow bowl, swirl the top with a spoon, and drizzle with the hot honey and a little olive oil.
- Top with pistachios and thyme. Serve with chips, crackers or vegetables.
Tips
- Make ahead: whip the feta up to 2 days early. Add the honey and toppings right before serving.
- Allergy note: leave off the pistachios for nut-free guests.
- Make it a board: set the bowl in the middle of a Christmas wreath board.
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