Description
A creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet whipped feta dip made with roasted red peppers and honey. This gluten-free appetizer is ready in just 15 minutes and serves as a perfect crowd-pleaser for weeknights or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz feta cheese (block, crumbled)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers (drained and patted dry)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 small clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly cracked)
- Optional toppings: extra honey, olive oil, fresh thyme or oregano, crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks and cut the cream cheese into small cubes.
- Drain the roasted red peppers thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Mince the garlic clove.
- Add the crumbled feta, cream cheese cubes, roasted red peppers, minced garlic, honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and black pepper to a food processor.
- Pulse the mixture a few times to break up the cheese, then blend continuously for 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides halfway through, until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Taste the dip and adjust seasoning if needed (add more honey for sweetness or black pepper for aroma).
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and use the back of a spoon to create swirls and peaks.
- Drizzle with remaining olive oil and honey, and sprinkle with fresh herbs or red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
Ensure all cheese ingredients are at room temperature for the smoothest texture. Do not use pre-crumbled feta as it contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth blending. Drain and dry roasted red peppers thoroughly to avoid a watery dip. The dip can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freezing is not recommended as it may alter the texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the batch
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
Keywords: whipped feta, feta dip, honey feta, roasted red pepper dip, appetizer, gluten-free, easy recipe, 15 minute recipe, party food