5 Minute Creamy Whipped Feta

This creamy whipped feta has that perfect balance of sweet and salty thanks to a spoonful of honey and an entire block of feta cheese. It blends up in a food processor in just 5 minutes, with an incredibly silky smooth texture that comes from our secret ingredient, greek yogurt. This recipe is perfect for serving as a dip with crostini and topping with roasted tomatoes or fresh herbs.

With no cutting board or chopping required, this easy whipped feta recipe has quickly become my new favorite appetizer recipe. I’m bringing it to every party I’m invited to, usually paired with a bowl of pita bread.

I’ve tried all kinds of variations, with roasted garlic, harissa, and blended with herbs. But my favorite is this simple version that is perfectly balanced with a spoonful of honey, fresh lemon, and greek yogurt.

The saltiness of the feta is complemented by the subtle sweetness that the honey provides, while the greek yogurt gives it that light and airy smooth texture.

In just 5 minutes, you’ve got a super luxurious dip you can enjoy as is or build on with whatever toppings you like. I highly recommend using za’atar, a Palestinian spice blend that compliments whipped feta beautifully.

When I make this, I find myself using any leftovers as a spread in sandwiches and as a dip for whatever veggies or crackers I have on hand.

If you’re into this easy dip recipe, you should also try making your own labneh and romesco sauce.

Ingredients For Your Grocery List

• high quality feta cheese, drained
• greek yogurt
• olive oil
• honey
• lemon juice + zest
• optional toppings: za’atar, olive oil, honey, pepper flakes, fresh herbs, etc.

Find the full ingredient list with exact quantities in the recipe card below.

Important: I recommend buying a higher quality feta cheese. I recipe tested this with a cheaper kind and the texture came out less creamy than with a higher quality feta.

2 Simple Steps

Tip: You may need to blend longer than you think to get that perfectly creamy smooth consistency, so be patient at this step!

How To Achieve A Super Creamy Feta Dip

The key to perfecting a super creamy feta dip is adding a bit of cream cheese and oil to the food processor with the feta.

When experimenting with the combination of greek yogurt and olive oil I found this dip took a wonderfully creamy and light texture.

We’re also using some lemon juice and honey for some acidity and sweetness to balance out the salty cheese. You can add more or less lemon juice and oil depending on how thick you’d like your dip to be.

Just make sure to keep blending until no clumps of feta remain, and I guarantee you’ll be totally obsessed with the end result.

Perfect Pairings

This whipped feta dip is wonderful served with a basket of fresh pita bread, crostini, crackers or even chips. It’s also a beautiful base for roasted veggies, meats, and as a spread on sandwiches. Use it wherever feels right to you.

Here are some of my favorite recipes to serve it with:

More Fun Toppings

In case you feel like getting creative with your toppings, here are some fun ideas:

• Chopped nuts: I’m especially partial to pistachios, but this neutral dip goes with just about any nut you like.
• Roasted things: As mentioned above, roasted things like veggies, grapes, and tomatoes make a wonderful pairing with this stuff.
• Olives: Some chopped or halved olives with olive oil really compliment the creaminess of this recipe in a beautiful way.
• Pickled onions: Something bright and acidic like pickled onions or pepperoncinis are also an excellent addition to the flavor profile here!
• Fresh salads: I’m a big fan of topping this off with raw Moroccan salads like this classic tomato salad.

It’s hard to go wrong with toppings here, so feel free to experiment with your favorite herbs, spices, and have fun with it.

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