Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip: A Festive, Flavorful Delight
This Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip is a perfect blend of creamy and tangy flavors, enhanced by the sweetness of cranberries. It’s an irresistible appetizer that will impress your guests at any gathering!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- Feta Cheese
- Cranberry Sauce
- Greek Yogurt
- Honey
- Fresh Herbs (rosemary or thyme)
- Walnuts or Pecans (optional)
- Olive Oil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients. If you’re using fresh herbs, chop them finely. If you’re using homemade cranberry sauce, ensure it’s ready to go.
- In a food processor, add the block of feta cheese and Greek yogurt. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
- Drizzle in the honey while the processor is running. Adjust the amount based on your sweetness preference. Blend until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the cranberry sauce by hand or pulse it in the processor for just a second to combine. You want to keep some of the texture and vibrant color.
- Add your chopped herbs and pulse a few times, just enough to mix them in without over-blending.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. If desired, top with additional cranberry sauce and sprinkle with chopped walnuts or pecans for a delightful crunch.
- Finish it off with a drizzle of olive oil and a few extra herbs on top for a beautiful presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: For a fluffier dip, whip the feta and yogurt longer until you reach your desired creaminess. Adjust the sweetness with more honey or the tartness with more cranberry sauce until it’s just right for your palate.