Description
Honey Whipped Feta with Pistachio is a creamy, tangy dip made by blending feta and cream cheese until smooth, then topping with honey drizzle and crunchy pistachios. It’s quick, elegant, and perfect for entertaining or snacking.
Ingredients
- 200 g feta cheese (block in brine preferred)
- 100 g cream cheese (or thick Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons honey, plus more for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for finishing
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of salt, if needed
- ¼ cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- Optional garnish: fresh thyme, mint, or rosemary
Instructions
- Crumble feta and soften cream cheese at room temperature for 10–15 minutes.
- In a food processor, blend feta, cream cheese, honey, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth, scraping sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust with more honey, olive oil, pepper, or salt if desired.
- Transfer whipped feta to a serving bowl or plate.
- Drizzle with extra honey and olive oil.
- Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and garnish with fresh herbs if using.
- Serve with toasted bread, pita chips, crackers, or vegetables.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese for a lighter version.
- Add chili flakes or chili oil for a spicy twist.
- Swap pistachios with walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts.
- Mix in citrus zest or fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Store in the fridge for 3–4 days; let soften at room temp before serving again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
