Whipped Feta with Honey
This whipped feta with honey recipe transforms simple ingredients into a creamy, sweet-and-savory appetizer that feels elegant yet takes only 15 minutes to prepare.
Equipment
- Food processor
- spatula
- Zester
- Serving bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces Feta cheese block Greek or Bulgarian preferred
- 4 ounces Cream cheese Room temperature
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil High-quality essential
- 1 clove Garlic Minced fresh
- ½ teaspoon Lemon zest Fresh only
- 2 tablespoons Honey Local or hot honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill Chopped fine
- ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes Adjust to taste
- Salt and pepper To taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: bring cream cheese to room temperature, crumble feta, mince garlic, zest lemon, and chop dill.
- Combine feta and cream cheese in a food processor. Add olive oil and pulse until broken down, then add garlic.
- Process for 45–60 seconds until smooth and creamy, scraping sides as needed. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, create swirls on top, drizzle generously with honey, and garnish with dill, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
Notes
For variations, add fresh herbs like parsley or basil, toasted nuts, or sun-dried tomatoes. Try hot honey for a spicy twist, or swap honey for maple syrup in fall.